kick-starts

The word “kick-starts” has 2 syllables: kick-starts

It's pronounced as /ˈkɪkˌstɑrts/


What is synonym and antonym for kick-starts?

In the thesaurus, “kick-starts” has 19 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for kick-starts

  • jump-starts
  • reactivates
  • reanimates
  • recharges
  • refreshens
  • refreshes
  • regenerates
  • reinvents
  • rejuvenates
  • rekindles
  • renews
  • restarts
  • resurrects
  • resuscitates
  • revitalizes
  • revives
  • revivifies
  • rewakens
  • rewakes

Antonyms for kick-starts

Meanings of kick-starts

  • noun
    1. A metal bar on a motorcycle used to start its engine.
    2. An act of starting a motorcycle by quickly depressing the kick start with one's foot.
    3. A fast or strong start; help with starting or beginning well.
    4. An impetus that starts or restarts some process.
  • verb
    1. To start a motorcycle.
    2. To start or begin strongly or quickly.
    3. To make (something) active, functional, or productive again; to reinvigorate (an activity, system, or process).

Example Sentences

  • A strong cup of coffee in the morning kick-starts my day and helps me feel awake.
  • Regular exercise kick-starts your metabolism, helping you burn calories throughout the day.
  • The new initiative kick-starts a wave of enthusiasm among the community, inspiring them to take action.
  • A motivational quote often kick-starts my writing process, getting my creative juices flowing.
  • The first rain of the season kick-starts the growth of crops, signaling the beginning of farming season.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kick-starts, such as: extinguishes, jump-starts, kills, quenches, reactivates, reanimates, recharges.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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  • catalyzes
  • charges
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  • drives
  • electrifies
  • energizes
  • excites
  • fires
  • fuels
  • generates
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  • jump-starts
  • kick-starts
  • launches
  • moves
  • powers
  • provokes
  • pushes
  • quickens
  • reactivates
  • recharges
  • releases
  • runs
  • sets off
  • sparks
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  • steps up
  • stimulates
  • stirs up
  • switches
  • touches off
  • triggers
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  • turns on
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  • vitalizes

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