kick

The word “kick” has 1 syllable: kick.

It's pronounced as /kɪk/.

What is synonym and antonym for kick?

In the thesaurus, “kick” has 34 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for kick along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for kick

blow
boot
bump
challenge
collision
complain
complaint
crash
curse
delight
exception
feast
fun
give up
impact
jolt
joy
moan
object
objection
protest
punch
punt
question
scream
shock
slam
slap
snap
stop
thrill
thump
treat
whine

Antonyms for kick

accept
agree
approval
approve
bear
comply
delight
endure
follow
rejoice
sanction
take
tolerate
willingness

Meanings of kick

noun
1. A hit or strike with the leg, foot or knee.
2. The action of swinging a foot or leg.
3. Something that tickles the fancy; something fun or amusing.
4. The removal of a person from an online activity.
5. Any bucking motion of an object that lacks legs or feet.
6. Piquancy.
7. A stimulation provided by an intoxicating substance.
8. A pass played by kicking with the foot.
9. The distance traveled by kicking the ball.
10. A recoil of a gun.
11. Pocket.
12. An increase in speed in the final part of a running race.
13. One who kicks.
14. One who takes kicks.
15. The kicking strap.
16. An outboard motor.
17. An unexpected situation, detail or circumstance, often unpleasant.
18. An enticement for investors, e.g. warranty added to the investment contract.
19. An unpaired card which is part of a pair, two pair, or three of a kind poker hand.
20. Small text above a headline that indicates the topic of the story.
21. The last one or two paragraphs of a story.
22. A lighthearted or humorous item used to round off a news broadcast.
23. A device that periodically displaces a newspaper from the print production line, to aid in gathering the newspapers into fixed-size bundles.
24. A launch ramp.
25. The fermenting mass of fruit that is the basis of pruno, or "prison wine".
26. A relaxed party.
27. A backlight positioned at an angle.
28. A particular type of Texan who is associated with country/western attire, attitudes and/or philosophy.
29. An introduction; something that leads into the beginning of something.
30. A region of data at the beginning of a compact disc, holding the table of contents.
31. A short phrase that begins the caption of a photograph.
verb
1. To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg.
2. To make a sharp jerking movement of the leg, as to strike something.
3. To direct to a particular place by a blow with the foot or leg.
4. (with "off" or "out") To eject summarily.
5. To forcibly remove a participant from an online activity.
6. To overcome (a bothersome or difficult issue or obstacle); to free oneself of (a problem).
7. To move or push suddenly and violently.
8. (of a firearm) To recoil; to push by recoiling.
9. To attack (a piece) in order to force it to move.
10. To accelerate quickly with a few pedal strokes in an effort to break away from other riders.
11. To show opposition or resistance.
12. To work a press by impact of the foot on a treadle.
13. To die.

Example Sentences

She gave the soccer ball a powerful kick and scored a goal.
After a long day at work, he likes to relax by going for a brisk walk to get a good kick of endorphins.
The horse gave a sudden kick, throwing the rider off its back.
He felt a kick of adrenaline as he approached the starting line of the race.
She enjoys the kick of spicy food, finding it invigorating and exciting.

On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kick, such as: accept, agree, approval, approve, bear, blow, boot.

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