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kick

British pronunciation/kˈɪk/
American pronunciation/ˈkɪk/
to kick
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to hit something or someone with the foot

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2

to hit or strike with the foot, usually the ball in sports such as soccer

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3

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

antonyms : cheer
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4

thrash about or strike out with the feet

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5

(in sports such as soccer) to score a goal by kicking the ball

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6

stop consuming

synonyms : give up
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7

spring back, as from a forceful thrust

synonyms : kick back
recoil
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8

kick a leg up

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Kick
[NOUN]
1

the act of delivering a blow with the foot

synonyms : boot
kicking
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2

a soft shoe that is worn casually or during exercise

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3

the swift release of a store of affective force

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4

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

synonyms : kicking
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5

the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)

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6

informal terms for objecting

synonyms : beef
bitch
gripe
squawk
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7

the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

synonyms : recoil
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kick oneself

British pronunciation/kˈɪk wɒnsˈɛlf/
American pronunciation/kˈɪk wʌnsˈɛlf/
to kick oneself
[PHRASE]
1

to feel regret or disappointment in oneself for a past mistake or missed opportunity

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Examples
1She kicked the soccer ball with her foot.
2He can kick the ball far into the opponent's half.
3He threw those kicks at lightning speed!
4That kick of yours could have easily made mincemeat of my face.
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