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kick vs lament

lament vs kick

kick and lament both are nouns.

kick and lament both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kick Yes No Yes No
lament Yes No Yes No
As verbs, lament is a hyponym of kick; that is, lament is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than kick:
  • kick: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
  • lament: regret strongly
kick (noun) lament (noun)
the act of delivering a blow with the foot a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person
the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs) a cry of sorrow and grief
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) lament (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness regret strongly
make a goal express grief verbally
stop consuming
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 lament

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