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
DuilioDWEE-lyoItalian, Spanish
Shaheen-Persian
Torborg-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Dakotadə-KO-təEnglish (Modern)
Gedalyahu-Biblical Hebrew
Makaio-Hawaiian