raising Cain

The phrase “raising Cain” has 3 syllables: rais-ing Cain

It's pronounced as /ˈreɪzɪŋ keɪn/


What is synonym and antonym for raising Cain?

In the thesaurus, “raising Cain” has 15 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for raising Cain along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for raising Cain

  • acting out
  • acting up
  • boisterous
  • cacophonous
  • carrying on
  • clamorous
  • disobeying
  • misconducting
  • rambunctious
  • rebelling
  • riotous
  • rowdy
  • running riot
  • strident
  • vociferous

Antonyms for raising Cain

Example Sentences

  • The children were raising Cain in the backyard, playing games and laughing loudly.
  • When the team lost the championship game, the coach knew there would be raising Cain among the disappointed fans.
  • After the power outage, residents started raising Cain with the utility company, demanding immediate restoration of electricity.
  • During the concert, some rowdy audience members started raising Cain, causing disturbances and interrupting the performance.
  • The workers were raising Cain about the unfair treatment they received from their employer, demanding better wages and working conditions.

On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to raising Cain, such as: acting, acting out, acting up, bearing, boisterous, cacophonous, calm.

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