kick synonyms

kick

n.

  1. A blow with the foot

    boot, swift kick, jolt, jar, thrust, fillip; see also blow 1.

  2. In sports, a kicked ball

    punt, drop kick, place kick, free kick, boot*.

  3. *An objection

    complaint, reproof, animadversion, beef*; see objection 2.

  4. *Pleasurable reaction; often plural

    excitement, amusement, charge*; see enjoyment 2, thrill.

  5. *A stimulating quality

    vitality, potency, punch*, wallop*; see flavor 1, force 3.

kick

v.

  1. To give a blow with the foot

    boot, jolt, thrust, propel, punt, drop-kick, place-kick, kick off; see also beat 2, hit 1.

  2. *To object

    complain, criticize, carp; see complain 1, oppose 1.

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