KICKED Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

kicked

verb

past tense of kick

as in complained

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely he's been kicking all week about not getting the promotion

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as in objected

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

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Recent Examples of kicked The Proffers were in Brodsky’s room again, in 1972, only a few months after founding Ardis, when the Soviet government called the poet and, in preparation for President Nixon’s visit, kicked him out of the country. — Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026 Punter Ethan Evans kicked an extra point that put the Rams ahead, 17-15, with less than a minute remaining before the Cardinals kicked a winning field goal. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Philadelphia kicked a field goal with eight seconds remaining, but Jacksonville returned the ensuing kickoff 53 yards with no timeouts. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Mallard kicked a portion of the refund monies back to the individuals who orchestrated the scheme, officials with the IRS said. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 Cailee Spaeny in Valentino Social media kicked into a frenzy when Cailee Spaeny arrived in this Valentino gown, from the Spring 2027 collection that Alessandro Michele sent down the runway on October 4. — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026 Max Gilbert then kicked a 39-yard field on the ensuing series to help seal it for the Razorbacks, who won their first SEC game since 2024. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 At the hospital, a nurse said Blair kicked her in the chest, according to the document. — Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026 There’s no reason why the Bills shouldn’t have milked the clock for two plays and kicked the field goal with about 40 seconds left. — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

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Kenya’s global athletics icons, including 1500m world-record holder Faith Kipyegon, have complained over the poor state of training facilities across the country.

— Martin K.N Siele, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Haitian police officers have complained that the foreign soldiers are reluctant to confront gangs or hold territory taken back from gangs.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of complained

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Current and former employees say that the decision to restart injection came from the top of the oil division, including Strickland and McGinnis, among others — bypassing staff who objected to the plan.

— Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 27 Oct. 2026
A number of prominent Dutch media personalities also publicly objected to the move.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of objected

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Rays third baseman Junior Caminero screamed in the dugout after Milwaukee had rallied to tie the game.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Still only a teenager whose magical passes screamed louder than any of his two-word interview answers ever could, Doncic didn’t say a word with Real Madrid, his longtime Spanish agent Quique Villalobos said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of screamed

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Cubans have protested the constant blackouts and their poor living conditions throughout the year, but the protests have remained contained, and the government crackdown that usually follows has deterred many from joining in.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Last month, dozens of medical residents and interns protested outside a UC Regents board meeting after UCLA Health failed to renew a Medi-Cal contract that had covered thousands of low-income patients.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of protested

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Unlike last year when Texas coach Steve Sarkisian whined about his non-conference schedule, his main complaint this year will be his conference schedule.

— Mac Engel October 25, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026
Post-Covid, Hollywood has whined about the falloff for MPA fare in Pan Asian territories, particularly the once-robust South Korea.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 28 July 2026