kick vs mutter

kick and mutter both are nouns.

kick and mutter both are verbs.

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

As verbs, mutter is a hyponym of kick; that is, mutter is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than kick:

kick: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
mutter: make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

Other hyponyms of kick include hen-peck, nag, peck, backbite, bitch, grizzle, whine, yammer, yawp, croak, gnarl, grumble, murmur, grouch, grumble, scold, protest, repine, beef, bellyache, bitch, crab, gripe, grouse, holler, squawk, inveigh, rail, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament, report, bleat.

kick (noun)	mutter (noun)
the act of delivering a blow with the foot	a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics	a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
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)	mutter (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness	make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
make a goal	talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
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

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