raise a stink vs make a stink

raise a stink and make a stink both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
raise a stink	No	No	Yes	No
make a stink	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, raise a stink and make a stink are synonyms defined as:

raise a stink and make a stink: take strong and forceful action, as to object or express discontent

Other synonyms of raise a stink include raise hell.

raise a stink (verb)	make a stink (verb)
take strong and forceful action, as to object or express discontent	take strong and forceful action, as to object or express discontent