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Another word for kick

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Verb

  1. To express negative feelings, especially of dissatisfaction or resentment

    See also:

    feelings

    happy

  2. To express opposition, often by argument

      1. To take exception to; call into question; dispute:
      2. To bring a legal case testing the validity of an action, particularly by the government.
      3. To summon to action, effort, or use; stimulate:
      1. (Law) To enter a demurrer.
      2. To voice opposition; object:
      3. To hesitate because of one's doubts or objections; have scruples; object
      1. To leave out; exclude:
      2. (Now Rare) To object; take exception
      3. To object:
      1. To reason earnestly with someone in an effort to dissuade or correct; remonstrate.
      2. To reason with a person earnestly, objecting to that person's actions or intentions; remonstrate (with)
      3. To say in protest; object:
      1. To make a violent verbal attack; talk or write bitterly (against); rail
      2. To give vent to angry disapproval; protest vehemently.
      1. To present a dissenting or opposing argument; raise an objection:
      2. To put forward in or as a reason for opposition; offer as criticism:
      3. To bring forward as a reason, instance, etc.; adduce
      1. To participate in a public demonstration in opposition to (something):
      2. To express disapproval; object; dissent
      3. (Law) To declare an objection and reservation of rights of (a claim being made) while taking an action that would otherwise imply consent or agreement.
      1. To say or plead in protest, objection, complaint, etc.
      2. (Obs.) To point out; show; demonstrate
      3. To present and urge reasons in opposition or complaint; protest; object; expostulate
      1. To utter a harsh scream; screech.
      2. To utter a loud, harsh cry, as a parrot or chicken does
      3. (Informal) To complain or protest noisily or peevishly.
    Idioms:
    See also:

    support

  3. To desist from, cease, or discontinue (a habit, for example)

    See also:

    continue

Noun

  1. An expression of dissatisfaction or a circumstance regarded as a cause for such expression

      1. A cause or reason for complaining; a grievance:
      2. (Law) A formal statement initiating a lawsuit by specifying the facts and legal grounds for the relief sought.
      3. (Law) A pleading setting forth the plaintiff's case or cause of action; formal charge or accusation
      1. A formal complaint, especially in the context of a unionized workplace.
      2. A circumstance thought to be unjust or injurious and ground for complaint or resentment
      3. A complaint or annoyance.
      1. A device that grips
      2. A firm hold; a grasp.
      3. (Informal) A complaint.
      1. A cause for complaint.
      2. Any of a family (Tetraonidae) of gallinaceous game birds with a round, plump body, feathered legs, feather-covered nostrils, and mottled feathers, as the ruffed grouse or sage grouse
      3. A complaint
      1. Meat from such an animal; specif., a whole dressed carcass
      2. A full-grown steer, bull, ox, or cow, especially one intended for use as meat.
      3. (Slang) A complaint or grievance
    Idioms:
    See also:

    happy

  2. The act of expressing strong or reasoned opposition

    See also:

    support

  3. A stimulating or intoxicating effect

      1. A device or machine for making holes, cuts, etc.
      2. A beverage of fruit juices and sometimes a soft drink or carbonated water, often spiced and mixed with a wine or liquor base.
      3. A tool for forcing a pin, bolt, or rivet in or out of a hole.
      1. (Slang) A confidence game, especially one implemented by undercover agents to apprehend criminals.
      2. A sharp-pointed organ in insects and certain other animals, used to prick, wound, or inject poison
      3. A keen stimulus or incitement; a goad or spur:
      1. (Informal, Dial.) A heavy, clumsy movement of the body
      2. A powerful effect:
      3. A powerful force:
    See also:

    drugs

  4. A strong, pleasant feeling of excitement or stimulation

      1. A layer as of leather placed inside a shoe to increase the wearer's height
      2. A rise or an elevation in the level of the ground.
      3. A raised, high, or erect position, as of a part of the body:
      1. (Medicine) A slight palpable vibration associated with a cardiac murmur and certain other cardiac or respiratory conditions.
      2. The quality of thrilling, or the ability to thrill
      3. (--- Med.) An abnormal tremor, as of the circulatory system, that can be felt by the hand on palpation
      1. The power to strike a hard blow
      2. A powerful effect:
      3. (Informal, Dial.) A heavy, clumsy movement of the body
      1. (--- Informal) A display of enthusiasm or vigor
      2. A fringe of hair cut short and straight across the forehead.
      3. (Slang) A sense of excitement; a thrill:
      1. An instrument of torture, used to crush the foot and leg.
      2. A protective covering, especially a sheath to enclose the base of a floor-mounted gear shift lever in a car or truck.
      3. A marine or navy recruit in basic training.
      1. That gear of a motor vehicle, etc. producing the greatest speed and the lowest torque
      2. A high degree, level, place, position, etc.
      3. The high gear configuration of a transmission.
    See also:

    excite

  5. A temporary concentration of interest

      1. A certain way of life or situation:
      2. A going from one place to another; a journey.
      3. An intense, stimulating, or exciting experience:
    See also:

    excite

  6. A clever, unexpected new trick or method

      1. A secret means of controlling a gambling device
      2. A small object whose name does not come readily to mind.
      3. An attention-getting device or feature, typically superficial, designed to promote the success of a product, campaign, etc.
      1. Rotation; spin, turn, twirl, etc.
      2. An unexpected change in a process or a departure from a pattern, often producing a distortion or perversion:
      3. A change in direction; a turn:
      1. One that kicks:
      2. (Informal) A sudden, surprising turn of events or ending; a twist.
      3. (Slang) A surprise ending, ironic twist, etc.
      1. A fault, imperfection or bug especially in a new system or product; typically, they will need to be ironed out.
      2. A small ridge or furrow in a normally smooth surface, caused by contraction, crumpling, folding, etc.
      3. A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue.
      1. A member of a Germanic tribe first mentioned by Tacitus, one of several which invaded Britain and merged to become the Anglo-Saxons.
      2. The place, position, or direction from which an object is presented to view:
      3. A solid angle.
    See also:

    ability

    excite

    good

Idioms:

    kick around

  1. To speak together and exchange ideas and opinions about

    2. kick in

  2. To give in common with others

    3. kick in

  3. To cease living

    4. kick off

  4. To go about the initial step in doing (something)

    5. kick off

  5. To cease living

    6. kick out

  6. To put out by force

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Another word for kick

Noun

  1. A blow with the foot

      1. A protective covering, especially a sheath to enclose the base of a floor-mounted gear shift lever in a car or truck.
      2. A durable covering for the foot and part or much of the leg, usually made of leather, fabric, plastic, or rubber.
      3. A Denver boot.
      1. A drink of liquor neat
      2. A brief strong portion:
      3. A sudden, strong feeling of surprise or disappointment; a shock.
      1. (Chiefly British) A glass of beer.
      2. As much as a jar will hold
      3. A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of glass or clay, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.
      1. Forward movement; impetus
      2. The basic meaning or purpose; point; force
      3. A forceful shove or push:
      1. Something that excites or stimulates.
      2. The snap made by a finger which is held down toward the palm by the thumb and then suddenly released
      3. A light blow or tap given in this way
    See also:

    blow

  2. In sports, a kicked ball

      1. (Football, etc.) A kick in which the ball is dropped and kicked before it hits the ground, as in relinquishing possession to the other team
      2. The former basic monetary unit of Ireland, superseded in 2002 by the euro
      3. An open flatbottom boat with squared ends, used in shallow waters and usually propelled by a long pole.
      1. A kick made by dropping a ball to the ground and kicking it just as it starts to rebound.
      2. (Rugby, Football) A kick in which the ball is dropped and kicked just as it hits the ground
      1. (Soccer, rugby) A kick in which the ball is placed, at rest, on the ground or on a small tee
      2. A kick, as for a kickoff or field goal, for which the ball is held or propped up in a fixed position on the ground.
      1. (Soccer) Any kick awarded to a team due to a penalty by an opponent
      2. (Sports) An unobstructed kick of a stationary ball, as in soccer or Rugby, especially one that is awarded when the opposition commits a foul.
      3. (Football) A kick, usually a kickoff, after which the ball may be recovered by either team
      1. A protective covering, especially a sheath to enclose the base of a floor-mounted gear shift lever in a car or truck.
      2. A durable covering for the foot and part or much of the leg, usually made of leather, fabric, plastic, or rubber.
      3. A Denver boot.

  3. *An objection

      1. (Law) A formal statement initiating a lawsuit by specifying the facts and legal grounds for the relief sought.
      2. A cause or reason for complaining; a grievance:
      3. (Law) A pleading setting forth the plaintiff's case or cause of action; formal charge or accusation
      1. The act, an instance, or an expression of reproving; a rebuke.
      2. The act of reproving or something said in reproving; rebuke; censure
      1. The act of criticizing adversely
      2. Strong criticism.
      3. A critical, esp. unfavorable, comment (on or upon something)
      1. Meat from such an animal; specif., a whole dressed carcass
      2. A full-grown steer, bull, ox, or cow, especially one intended for use as meat.
      3. (Slang) A complaint.
    See also:

    objection

  4. *Pleasurable reaction; often plural

    See also:

    enjoyment

    thrill

  5. *A stimulating quality

      1. Power to live or go on living
      2. The capacity to live, grow, or develop:
      3. The characteristic, principle, or force that distinguishes living things from nonliving things.
      1. The quality or condition of being potent.
      2. Inherent capacity for growth and development; potentiality.
      3. The state or quality of being potent, or the degree of this; power; strength
      1. A tool driven against a nail, bolt, etc. that is to be worked in, or against a pin that is to be worked out
      2. A tool for forcing a pin, bolt, or rivet in or out of a hole.
      3. A sweet drink made with fruit juices, carbonated beverages, sherbet, etc., often mixed with wine or liquor, and typically served in cups from a large bowl
      1. A powerful effect:
      2. The power to strike a hard blow
      3. A powerful force:
    See also:

    flavor

    force

Verb

  1. To give a blow with the foot

    See also:

    beat

    hit

  2. *To object

    See also:

    complain

    oppose

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Sentence Examples

  • Finding it locked, she began to kick and scream all over again.

  • I like to kick my large ball.

  • Yes, there is a way to kick you out of your position.

  • Maybe what I needed was someone to kick me to my feet.

  • They're not going to kick us out.

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