KICKS Synonyms: 224 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of kick

as in complains

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 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

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kicks

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noun

plural of kick

as in thrills

a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings I get a kick out of downhill skiing

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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

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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

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as in collisions

a forceful coming together of two things I felt a kick in my hands as the jackhammer came roaring to life

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But despite Evans’ objections, the move of electronic monitoring away from Dart and to the courts is a change with otherwise strong support, including by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.

Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Tangent Musk spread multiple falsehoods about the spending bill in voicing his objections to the deal.

Sara Dorn, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024

Definition of objections

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