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Est. 1828
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Synonyms of kicking over

  • as in turning over
  • as in turning over
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kicking over

verb

Definition of kicking overnext
present participle of kick over
as in turning over

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • turning over
  • setting off
  • turning on
  • touching off
  • cranking (up)
  • activating
  • triggering
  • starting
  • generating
  • pushing
  • moving
  • driving
  • actuating
  • sparking
  • fueling
  • powering
  • stirring up
  • energizing
  • fuelling
  • firing
  • electrifying
  • launching
  • stepping up
  • charging
  • running
  • switching
  • tripping
  • speeding (up)
  • discharging
  • releasing
  • recharging
  • exciting
  • stimulating
  • reactivating
  • arousing
  • vitalizing
  • provoking
  • inciting
  • igniting
  • quickening
  • accelerating
  • instigating
  • jump-starting
  • catalyzing
  • kick-starting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • cutting out
  • shutting off
  • turning off
  • cutting
  • killing
  • cutting off
  • drawing up
  • checking
  • stopping
  • sticking
  • braking
  • arresting
  • halting
  • stalling
  • jamming
  • deactivating
  • slowing
  • suppressing
  • repressing
  • decelerating
  • stunting

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kicking out
kicking over
kicking over the traces
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“Kicking over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicking%20over. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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