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kick
noun(kick)
the act of delivering a blow with the foot
Synonyms: boot, kicking,
Examples:
He gave the ball a powerful kick.
The team's kicking was excellent.
kick
verb(kick)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Synonyms: complain, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off,
Examples:
She has a lot to kick about.
kick
verb(kick)
stop consuming
Synonyms: give up,
Examples:
Kick a habit.
kick
noun(kick)
informal terms for objecting
Synonyms: beef, bitch, gripe, squawk,
kick
verb(kick)
spring back, as from a forceful thrust
Synonyms: kick back, recoil,
Examples:
The gun kicked back into my shoulder.
kick
noun(kick)
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
Synonyms: recoil,
kick
noun(kick)
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
Synonyms: kicking,
Examples:
The kick must be synchronized with the arm movements.
The swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him.
kick
noun(kick)
the swift release of a store of affective force
Synonyms: bang, boot, charge, flush, rush, thrill,
Examples:
He does it for kicks.
kick
verb(kick)
drive or propel with the foot
kick
verb(kick)
kick a leg up
kick
verb(kick)
make a goal
Examples:
He kicked the extra point after touchdown.
kick
verb(kick)
strike with the foot
Examples:
The boy kicked the dog.
kick
noun(kick)
the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
Examples:
A sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick.
kick
verb(kick)
thrash about or strike out with the feet

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