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kick vs scuff

scuff vs kick

kick and scuff both are nouns.

kick and scuff both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kick Yes No Yes No
scuff Yes No Yes No
As verbs, scuff is a hyponym of kick; that is, scuff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than kick:
  • kick: strike with the foot
  • scuff: poke at with the foot or toe
Other hyponyms of kick include boot.
kick (noun) scuff (noun)
the act of delivering a blow with the foot the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet)
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics a slipper that has no fitting around the heel
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) scuff (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness poke at with the foot or toe
make a goal mar by scuffing
stop consuming get or become scuffed
strike with the foot walk without lifting the feet
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 scuff

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