Touch Someone On The Raw

Synonyms of touch someone on the raw

• hit a nerve
• strike a chord
• trigger emotions

Antonyms of touch someone on the raw

• calm
• soothe
• comfort

Collocations of touch someone on the raw

raw emotion

Frequency: 70 %

The movie touched her on the raw emotion, causing her to cry uncontrollably.

raw nerve

Frequency: 60 %

His comment about her weight touched her on the raw nerve, leading to a heated argument.

raw truth

Frequency: 50 %

The documentary revealed the raw truth about the company's unethical practices.

raw wound

Frequency: 40 %

Bringing up the topic of her failed marriage touched her on the raw wound, making her emotional.

Idiomatic Expressions for touch someone on the raw

• Phrase: touch someone on the raw
  Meaning: To upset or offend someone by mentioning a sensitive topic or bringing up a painful memory.
  Usage: I didn't mean to touch her on the raw by mentioning her ex-boyfriend.