Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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kick | Yes | No | Yes | No |
scuff | Yes | No | Yes | No |
kick (noun) | scuff (noun) |
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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) |
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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 |