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rock the boat in British English informal to cause a disturbance in the existing situation See full dictionary entry for boatrock the boat in British English informal to create a disturbance in the existing situation See full dictionary entry for rockrock the boat in American English US Informal to disturb or challenge the status quo See full dictionary entry for boat to do something which might cause trouble in a situation Diplomats are expecting so much instability in a power struggle after his death thatthey argue it's unwise to rock the boat now. Examples of 'rock the boat' in a sentencerock the boat Synonyms of 'rock the boat'cause trouble, protest, object, dissent More Synonyms of rock the boat I said I didn't want to rock the boat in any way. Synonyms cause trouble objectthrow a spanner in the works upset the apple cart Additional synonymsDefinition a disagreement He has responded harshly to any dissent. Synonyms disagreement, opposition, protest, resistance, refusal, objection, discord, demur, dissension, dissidence, nonconformity, remonstranceDefinition to cause trouble If I start making waves I'll end up getting the sack. Synonyms cause trouble, stir up trouble Definition a strong objection a protest against people's growing economic hardship Synonyms objection, complaint, declaration, dissent, outcry, disapproval, protestation, demur, formal complaint, remonstrance, demurral Nearby words ofrock the boat - robot
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