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kick vs bounce

bounce vs kick

kick and bounce both are nouns.

kick and bounce both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kick Yes No Yes No
bounce Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bounce is a hypernym of kick; that is, bounce is a word with a broader meaning than kick:
  • kick: spring back, as from a forceful thrust
  • bounce: spring back; spring away from an impact
Other hypernyms of kick include bound, rebound, recoil, resile, reverberate, ricochet, spring, take a hop.
kick (noun) bounce (noun)
the act of delivering a blow with the foot a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs) rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
informal terms for objecting
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
the swift release of a store of affective force
kick (verb) bounce (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness eject from the premises
make a goal hit something so that it bounces
stop consuming spring back; spring away from an impact
strike with the foot leap suddenly
drive or propel with the foot move up and down repeatedly
spring back, as from a forceful thrust come back after being refused
thrash about or strike out with the feet refuse to accept and send back
kick a leg up
Difference between kick and bounce

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