Synonyms of kick

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verb

ˈkik 

1

as in to complain

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

he's been kicking all week about not getting the promotion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complain
• scream
• whine
• moan
• bitch
• mutter
• growl
• worry
• grumble
• squeal
• beef
• cry
• holler
• whimper
• keen
• nag
• squawk
• inveigh
• wail
• crab
• kick up a fuss
• grouse
• murmur
• gripe
• whinge
• bleat
• bellyache
• croak
• fuss
• protest
• carp
• kvetch
• caterwaul
• yowl
• yammer
• grump
• repine
• grizzle
• grouch
• yawp
• maunder
• object (to)
• sob
• quarrel (with)
• stew
• quibble
• cavil
• blubber
• fret
• lament
• bemoan
• bewail
• deplore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• take
• delight
• rejoice
• accept
• tolerate
• endure
• bear
• crow
• cheer
• applaud
• commend
• countenance

2

as in to object

to present an opposing opinion or argument

fiscal conservatives have already started to kick about the proposed program, claiming it will increase the state's deficit substantially

Synonyms & Similar Words

• object
• protest
• complain
• take exception
• take issue
• remonstrate (with)
• demur
• whine
• expostulate
• except
• stick
• fight
• dare
• scream
• bitch
• challenge
• moan
• conflict
• criticize
• wrangle
• debate
• beef
• quibble
• quarrel
• holler
• grumble
• defy
• squabble
• keen
• balk
• nag
• squawk
• withstand
• wail
• growl
• dispute
• rebel
• squeal
• mutter
• disobey
• crab
• grouse
• hassle
• cavil
• gag
• whimper
• whinge
• demonstrate
• murmur
• gripe
• fuss
• bleat
• denounce
• censure
• bellyache
• croak
• carp
• caterwaul
• yowl
• yammer
• grump
• repine
• grizzle
• grouch
• yawp
• maunder

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approve
• accept
• agree
• follow
• comply
• sanction
• maintain
• observe
• obey
• defend
• support
• conform
• adhere
• sustain
• mind
• advocate
• acquiesce
• uphold
• accede
• cheer
• assent
• applaud
• commend
• champion

kick

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noun

1

as in thrill

a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings

I get a kick out of downhill skiing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thrill
• boot
• bang
• rush
• enjoyment
• exhilaration
• charge
• jolt
• wallop
• jollies
• pleasure
• frisson
• shock
• titillation
• high
• entertainment
• joy
• lift
• surprise
• buzz
• arousal
• delight
• intoxication
• amusement
• treat
• fun
• electrification
• diversion
• delectation

2

as in joy

a source of great satisfaction

it was a kick for the parents to see their once-shy son star in a Broadway play

Synonyms & Similar Words

• joy
• treat
• delight
• feast
• pleasure
• relief
• gas
• amusement
• manna
• fun
• delectation
• entertainment
• gratification
• diversion
• recreation
• comfort
• indulgence
• solace
• ambrosia

3

as in objection

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent

nowadays there seem to be few words in the dictionary that do not raise a kick from one person or another

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objection
• exception
• complaint
• protest
• challenge
• question
• fuss
• stink
• criticism
• remonstrance
• demur
• difficulty
• demurrer
• expostulation
• demurral
• doubt
• suspicion
• dispute
• dissent
• censure
• qualm
• squabble
• quibble
• compunction
• quarrel
• reluctance
• skepticism
• debate
• misunderstanding
• argument
• scruple
• rebellion
• disobedience
• uncertainty
• static
• distrust
• unwillingness
• unease
• cavil
• reservation
• mistrust
• misgiving
• defiance
• niggle
• conflict
• dubitation
• hassle
• distrustfulness
• uneasiness
• misdoubt
• mistrustfulness
• indetermination
• dubiety
• incertitude
• qualmishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• willingness
• approval
• sanction
• acceptance
• agreement
• compliance
• assent
• obedience
• acquiescence

4

as in collision

a forceful coming together of two things

I felt a kick in my hands as the jackhammer came roaring to life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collision
• jolt
• thump
• shock
• crash
• slap
• slam
• blow
• impact
• bump
• pounding
• knock
• punch
• encounter
• contact
• strike
• concussion
• hit
• impingement
• jounce
• wallop
• smash
• jar
• hammering
• thrashing
• buffet
• licking
• bashing
• touch
• rap
• battering
• pummeling
• meeting
• clobbering
• bludgeoning
• lambasting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kick

Verb

According to legend, a traveling salesman saw the escape artist in the booth and locked him inside, supposedly causing Houdini to furiously attempt to kick his way out. — Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Thirty seconds after Colorado’s go-ahead touchdown, Georgia Tech was set to kick a walk-off field goal, spurred by a 42-yard completion from Mendoza to wide receiver Dalen Penson. — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Noun

The sleek kicks have a classic silhouette and lightweight design that won’t feel heavy or bulky, even after all-day wear. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026

When opposing kickers lined up at Gillette Stadium, the video board displayed a reverse view of the kick, placing a second, offset set of yellow uprights directly behind the real ones. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing kick

• get a kick out of
• kick around
• kick back
• kick butt
• kick in
• kick off
• kick out
• kick over the traces
• kick the bucket
• kick up a fuss
• kick up a stink
• kick up one's heels
• kick upstairs