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kick vs repine

repine vs kick

kick is a noun but repine is not a noun.

kick and repine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kick Yes No Yes No
repine No No Yes No
As verbs, repine is a hyponym of kick; that is, repine is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than kick:
  • kick: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
  • repine: express discontent
kick (noun) repine (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) repine (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness express discontent
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
Difference between kick and repine

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