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Kick

noun

1.

The act of delivering a blow with the foot. Synonyms: boot, kicking. "The team's kicking was excellent"

2.

The swift release of a store of affective force. Synonyms: bang, boot, charge, flush, rush, thrill. "What a boot!" , "He got a quick rush from injecting heroin" , "He does it for kicks"

3.

The backward jerk of a gun when it is fired. Synonym: recoil.

4.

Informal terms for objecting. Synonyms: beef, bitch, gripe, squawk.

5.

The sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs).

6.

A rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics. Synonym: kicking. "The swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him"

verb

(past & past part. kicked; pres. part. kicking)

1.

Drive or propel with the foot.

2.

Thrash about or strike out with the feet.

3.

Strike with the foot. "Kick the door down"

4.

Kick a leg up.

5.

Spring back, as from a forceful thrust. Synonyms: kick back, recoil.

6.

Stop consuming. Synonym: give up. "Give up alcohol"

7.

Make a goal.

8.

Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness. Synonyms: complain, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off. "She has a lot to kick about"

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