kick vs motion

kick and motion both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
kick	Yes	No	Yes	No
motion	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, motion is a hypernym of kick; that is, motion is a word with a broader meaning than kick:

kick: a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
motion: a change of position that does not entail a change of location

Other hypernyms of kick include motility, move, movement.

As nouns, motion is a hypernym of kick; that is, motion is a word with a broader meaning than kick:

kick: the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
motion: a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something

Other hypernyms of kick include movement.

kick (noun)	motion (noun)
the act of delivering a blow with the foot	a change of position that does not entail a change of location
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics	the act of changing location from one place to another
the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)	the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
informal terms for objecting	a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired	a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
the swift release of a store of affective force	an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object
	a state of change

kick (verb)	motion (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness	show, express or direct through movement
make a goal
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