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kick vs dispense with

dispense with vs kick

kick is a noun but dispense with is not a noun.

kick and dispense with both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kick Yes No Yes No
dispense with No No Yes No
As verbs, dispense with is a hypernym of kick; that is, dispense with is a word with a broader meaning than kick:
  • kick: stop consuming
  • dispense with: do without or cease to hold or adhere to
Other hypernyms of kick include forego, foreswear, forgo, relinquish, waive.
kick (noun) dispense with (noun)
the act of delivering a blow with the foot
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
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) dispense with (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness forgo or do or go without
make a goal give up what is not strictly needed
stop consuming do without or cease to hold or adhere to
strike with the foot
drive or propel with the foot
spring back, as from a forceful thrust
thrash about or strike out with the feet
kick a leg up
Difference between kick and dispense with

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