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

Senior Oliver Brewer, who also kicks for the football team, has been a mainstay in goal. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

The month of August offers some respite, a chance to reflect and reset before September kicks things into gear once more. — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026

Unfortunately, one extra week of rest is not sufficient to rectify this problem (even assuming — naively — that NYRA kicks the Belmont back a week to accommodate our shift). — Stephen J. K. Walters, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026

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

Noun

Which is part of why one of his points of emphasis in this training camp has been on the intermediate kicks — from 40 to 50 yards out. — Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026

Rodrigues, showcasing superior strength and resilience, landed powerful calf kicks and strikes, though Hernandez mounted a strong comeback attempt in the third round. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Five of Saka’s Premier League spot-kicks have been security goals, and six have been game-state changing. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Harrison Mevis making kicks Mevis kicked two field goals, both from 26 yards. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Founded in 2016, the company rose to prominence after videos of its robots dancing and throwing kung fu kicks went viral. — Anniek Bao,jenni Reid,jenny Lee, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

Ideal for everyday errands and easy miles alike, the kicks will support you every step of the way. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026

Smack made kicks of 58, 38 and 37 yards and drilled another 58-yarder that didn't count when Green Bay opted to take a personal foul penalty against the Steelers to extend a drive that later ended with Smack converting a shorter field goal. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

During the gameplay, Logan certainly gets his fair share of bloody kicks, deadly swipes, and claw impaling punches. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026