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kick

[kik] / kɪk /
NOUN
thrill, enjoyment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fun
STRONG
bang buzz excitement gratification hoot joy pleasure refreshment sensation stimulation wallop
Antonyms
WEAK
apathy boredom
NOUN
power, strength
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blow jolt punch snap
STRONG
backlash boot force intensity jar pep pungency sparkle tang verve vitality zest zing
Antonyms
STRONG
apathy lethargy
WEAK
powerlessness weakness
VERB
hit with foot
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boot punt
STRONG
dropkick jolt
WEAK
calcitrate give the foot
VERB
complain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
curse
STRONG
anathematize carp combat condemn criticize damn except execrate expostulate fight fuss gripe grumble inveigh mumble object oppose protest rebel remonstrate repine resist spurn wail whine withstand
Antonyms
STRONG
accept agree approve compliment comply go along laud praise support
VERB
quit a habit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
give up stop
STRONG
abandon desist
WEAK
go cold turkey leave off
Antonyms
WEAK
take up

Example Sentences

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The company knew it needed a globally known artist to kick things off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

When his techno beats kick in during the most fraught sequences, however, the effect is dynamite.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Nexstar CEO Perry Sook teamed up with WGN executive Sean Compton to kick off “Project Neutral,” a strategy to transform WGN into a straight-news outfit for Middle America.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

The company will also kick in $300 million in cash, valuing Serra Verde at $2.83 billion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

I kick the clothes-barf back into the hamper and then shove it into the closet.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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