raise Cain

phrase

variants or raise hell
Synonyms of raise Cainnext
1
: to act wildly : create a disturbance
2
: to scold or upbraid someone especially loudly
raised hell with the umpire

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“Raise Cain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raise%20Cain. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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