raise hell verb2 •To cause a considerable disturbance.Don't want to sleep yet, buddy it's a good bet I'll raise more hell than you. — 2013 •To complain vociferously (about a certain matter).Local authorities, media and all other regional stakeholders need to wake up, step up, and (frankly) raise hell... before it's too late. — 2022 formsraised hell · raising hell · raises hell