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Verb: raise hell  reyz hel
Usage: informal
  1. Take strong and forceful action, as to object or express discontent
    "She raised hell when she found out that she would not be hired again";
    - make a stink [informal], raise a stink [informal]

Derived forms: raising hell, raises hell, raised hell

Type of: object

Encyclopedia: Raise hell