mutter vs kick

mutter and kick both are nouns.

mutter and kick both are verbs.

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

As verbs, kick is a hypernym of mutter; that is, kick is a word with a broader meaning than mutter:

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

Other hypernyms of mutter include complain, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off.

mutter (noun)	kick (noun)
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone	the act of delivering a blow with the foot
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech	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

mutter (verb)	kick (verb)
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath	express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice	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

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