raise a hand against



raise a hand against

Also, lift one's hand against. Threaten to hit or actually hit, as in She's never raised a hand against the children. [First half of 1500s]
See also: hand, raise

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Deyan-Bulgarian
PÄIvÄPIE-vaFinnish
Otgonbayar-Mongolian
ConchÚR-Irish, Irish Mythology
Mattanyahu-Biblical Hebrew
RÉGuloRE-goo-lo (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese