kicks up a stink

The phrase “kicks up a stink” has 4 syllables: kicks up a stink

It's pronounced as /kɪks ʌp ə stɪŋk/


What is synonym and antonym for kicks up a stink?

In the thesaurus, “kicks up a stink” has 52 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for kicks up a stink along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for kicks up a stink

  • beefs
  • bellyaches
  • bemoans
  • bewails
  • bitches
  • bleats
  • blubbers
  • carps
  • caterwauls
  • cavils
  • complains
  • crabs
  • cries
  • croaks
  • deplores
  • frets
  • fusses
  • gripes
  • grizzles
  • grouches
  • grouses
  • growls
  • grumbles
  • grumps
  • hollers
  • inveighs
  • keens
  • kicks
  • kvetches
  • laments
  • maunders
  • moans
  • murmurs
  • mutters
  • nags
  • protests
  • quibbles
  • repines
  • screams
  • sobs
  • squawks
  • squeals
  • stews
  • wails
  • whimpers
  • whines
  • whinges
  • worries
  • yammers
  • yaups
  • yawps
  • yowls

Antonyms for kicks up a stink

  • accepts
  • applauds
  • bears
  • cheers
  • commends
  • countenances
  • crows
  • delights
  • endures
  • rejoices
  • takes
  • tolerates

Example Sentences

  • The new policy kicks up a stink among employees who feel it's unfair.
  • Her decision to quit her job suddenly kicks up a stink with her colleagues who rely on her.
  • The controversial article kicks up a stink in the media, sparking heated debates.
  • The proposed changes to the school schedule kicks up a stink among parents who are concerned about childcare arrangements.
  • The celebrity's controversial tweet kicks up a stink on social media, leading to backlash from followers.

On this page you'll find 64 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kicks up a stink, such as: accepts, applauds, bears, beefs, bellyaches, bemoans, bewails.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

keens

nags

wails

yammers

yaups


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