kicking

The word “kicking” has 2 syllables: kick-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈkɪkɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for kicking?

In the thesaurus, “kicking” has 10 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for kicking

  • annoyed
  • complaining
  • irritated
  • moaning
  • muttering
  • objecting
  • protesting
  • screaming
  • testy
  • whining

Antonyms for kicking

Meanings of kicking

  • 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.
  • noun
    1. The action of the verb to kick.
    2. A violent assault involving repeated kicks.
    3. A great loss or defeat; licking.
  • adjective
    1. Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.
    2. Alive, active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking).
    3. (of a party or event) Actively ongoing and enjoyable.

Example Sentences

  • The baby was kicking excitedly in the mother's womb.
  • The soccer player was kicking the ball with great force during the match.
  • He felt a sense of accomplishment while kicking his bad habits.
  • The horse was kicking wildly in the stable, causing a commotion.
  • She was kicking herself for not studying enough before the exam.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kicking, such as: accepting, annoyed, approving, bearing, complaining, delighting, enduring.

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

Related Words

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kicking back

kicking in

  • buying it
  • checking out
  • contributing
  • dying
  • falling
  • kicking off
  • passing away
  • perishing
  • stepping out

kicking off

  • admit
  • adopt
  • announce
  • appear
  • assume
  • begin
  • beginning
  • bring in
  • buying it
  • checking out
  • come out
  • commence
  • commencing
  • continue
  • convene
  • dedicate
  • dying
  • embrace
  • emerge
  • enter
  • establish
  • falling
  • found
  • getting off
  • getting to
  • happen
  • inaugurate
  • induct
  • initiate
  • install
  • institute
  • introduce
  • invent
  • kicking in
  • launch
  • meet
  • occur
  • offer
  • open
  • opening
  • organize
  • passing away
  • perishing
  • pick up
  • plan
  • present
  • propose
  • recommend
  • renew
  • reopen
  • resume
  • rise
  • set
  • set up
  • start
  • starting
  • stepping out
  • submit
  • suggest
  • tackle
  • take off
  • take up
  • trigger
  • undertake
  • unveil

kicking the bucket


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