Synonyms of kicks

kicks 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of kick

1

as in complains

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complains
• screams
• whines
• moans
• growls
• mutters
• grumbles
• squeals
• cries
• whimpers
• worries
• hollers
• nags
• bitches
• wails
• squawks
• beefs
• keens
• inveighs
• yowls
• murmurs
• grouses
• gripes
• croaks
• bleats
• crabs
• kicks up a fuss
• bellyaches
• yammers
• whinges
• caterwauls
• repines
• grizzles
• protests
• kvetches
• fusses
• carps
• grumps
• yawps
• grouches
• maunders
• objects (to)
• quarrels (with)
• sobs
• quibbles
• laments
• blubbers
• stews
• bemoans
• deplores
• bewails
• frets
• cavils

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• takes
• delights
• rejoices
• accepts
• endures
• bears
• tolerates
• crows
• cheers
• applauds
• commends
• countenances

2

as in objects

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

• objects
• protests
• complains
• whines
• takes exception
• demurs
• excepts
• takes issue
• expostulates
• remonstrates (with)
• sticks
• fights
• moans
• criticizes
• screams
• conflicts
• wrangles
• debates
• dares
• growls
• grumbles
• challenges
• balks
• quarrels
• hollers
• defies
• nags
• wails
• squawks
• disputes
• bitches
• beefs
• rebels
• squeals
• mutters
• disobeys
• keens
• withstands
• yowls
• quibbles
• squabbles
• grouses
• murmurs
• whimpers
• gripes
• demonstrates
• bleats
• croaks
• denounces
• hassles
• fusses
• crabs
• yammers
• bellyaches
• gags
• whinges
• caterwauls
• repines
• grizzles
• cavils
• grumps
• yawps
• censures
• grouches
• maunders
• carps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approves
• accepts
• follows
• agrees
• sanctions
• observes
• obeys
• maintains
• defends
• complies
• adheres
• supports
• conforms
• sustains
• minds
• advocates
• acquiesces
• cheers
• upholds
• assents
• accedes
• commends
• applauds
• champions

kicks

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noun

plural of kick

1

as in thrills

a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings

I get a kick out of downhill skiing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thrills
• boots
• rushes
• bangs
• jollies
• wallops
• enjoyments
• jolts
• charges
• frissons
• titillations
• shocks
• pleasures
• lifts
• highs
• entertainments
• exhilarations
• buzzes
• joys
• surprises
• delights
• intoxications
• electrifications
• treats
• arousals
• fun
• amusements
• diversions
• delectations

2

as in joys

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

• joys
• treats
• delights
• feasts
• pleasures
• gases
• delectations
• mannas
• reliefs
• fun
• amusements
• recreations
• diversions
• gratifications
• entertainments
• comforts
• solaces
• indulgences
• ambrosias

3

as in objections

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

• objections
• exceptions
• complaints
• protests
• stinks
• questions
• challenges
• criticisms
• fusses
• expostulations
• remonstrances
• difficulties
• demurs
• demurrers
• demurrals
• disputes
• doubts
• suspicions
• qualms
• quarrels
• dissents
• squabbles
• skepticism
• scruples
• compunctions
• quibbles
• misgivings
• censures
• misunderstandings
• arguments
• rebellions
• statics
• debates
• disobediences
• distrust
• mistrust
• niggles
• conflicts
• defiances
• reservations
• uncertainties
• reluctances
• dubitations
• cavils
• indeterminations
• misdoubts
• incertitudes
• dubieties
• hassles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sanctions
• approvals
• agreements
• acceptances
• assents
• acquiescences
• compliances
• obediences

4

as in collisions

a forceful coming together of two things

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collisions
• thumps
• jolts
• crashes
• impacts
• shocks
• slams
• blows
• slaps
• punches
• bumps
• knocks
• encounters
• strikes
• hits
• contacts
• concussions
• jounces
• jars
• impingements
• wallops
• smashes
• touches
• raps
• buffets
• lickings
• thrashings
• meetings
• bashings
• batterings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kicks

Verb

Adam Vinatieri #4 of the Indianapolis Colts kicks a field goal in the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 16, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana. — John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Mary kicks Georgie out of her house and ignores his demands, fully believing that Fred has changed. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Tie up loose ends before the football season really kicks into high gear tomorrow night. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

In the scene where the Brits show up at Lasso’s house in Kansas, Sudeikis leaps over a flower bed and kicks his heels up in the air. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

Chris Hemsworth’s thunder god enters the MCU with an adventure that kicks him out of Asgard to spend time on Earth to figure out his worthiness. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Put her onstage to accept an award and give a speech, and her anxiety kicks into high gear. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Standouts include prebiotics and probiotics to help balance the scalp biome, salicylic acid to slough away dry skin and stave off flakiness, and biotin to support thickness once growth kicks into gear. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026

Manchester City will take a surprisingly strong squad to Hong Kong and South Korea for the latest step in their pre-season preparations as the Enzo Maresca era kicks into gear. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Noun

Rookie kicker Trey Smack, who made 6-of-7 kicks during Friday’s Family Night, was 2-of-3 while kicking inside the Don Hutson Center Sunday. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Instead of banging every kickoff deep to prevent returns, Butker and the Chiefs (and most teams) developed strategies to kick to both sides of the fields with regular and knuckle ball kicks. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026

The very next day, they were spotted yet again, in #twinning athleisure looks of gym shorts, sleeveless T-shirts, baseball caps, workout kicks, and, again, cross-body bags. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026

By controlling these kicks, the team can tune the system’s heating rate. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

The match went straight to a shootout at full-time, with Barranquilla coming out on top after scoring all of their spot-kicks. — Sam Joseph, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Despite some protests about a dog contributing to the game, Buddy — clad in a bright blue jersey and two pairs of basketball kicks — scores baffling basket after baffling basket, leaving the other team shocked. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

The video appears to show a person throwing kicks at the sea lion at La Jolla Cove in San Diego as at least one other person can be heard laughing in the background. — ABC News, 26 July 2026

After all, nothing stands out in a sea of matching jerseys than a pair of flashy kicks, especially when the woman wearing them had a hand in their design. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 24 July 2026