propel vs kick

propel is not a noun while kick is a noun.

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

As verbs, kick is a hyponym of propel; that is, kick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than propel:

Other hyponyms of propel include flip, rocket, carry, pole, punt, hit, throw, drive, launch, catapult, project, send off, loft.

propel (noun)	kick (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

propel (verb)	kick (verb)
cause to move forward with force	express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
give an incentive for action	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