raise (one's) hand against (someone)

To strike someone or threaten to do so. It's a pathetic, cowardly man who would raise his hand against a child. Times have changed, and teachers never raise their hands against their students anymore.

See also: hand, raise

See also:

lift/raise a hand against somebody
raise a hand
raise a hand against
raise a hand against (one)
lift (one's) hat
raise the wind
raise with
raise with (someone or something)
raise your voice
raise voice

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