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kick vs resile

resile vs kick

kick is a noun but resile is not a noun.

kick and resile both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kick Yes No Yes No
resile No No Yes No
As verbs, resile is a hypernym of kick; that is, resile is a word with a broader meaning than kick:
  • kick: spring back, as from a forceful thrust
  • resile: spring back; spring away from an impact
Other hypernyms of kick include bounce, bound, rebound, recoil, reverberate, ricochet, spring, take a hop.
kick (noun) resile (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) resile (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed
make a goal formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
stop consuming spring back; spring away from an impact
strike with the foot pull out from an agreement, contract, statement, etc.
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 resile

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