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protest vs kick

kick vs protest

protest and kick both are nouns.

protest and kick both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
protest Yes No Yes No
kick Yes No Yes No
As verbs, kick is a hypernym of protest; that is, kick is a word with a broader meaning than protest:
  • protest: utter words of protest
  • kick: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Other hypernyms of protest include complain, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off.
protest (noun) kick (noun)
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent the act of delivering a blow with the foot
a formal and solemn declaration of objection a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval 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
protest (verb) kick (verb)
utter words of protest express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
affirm or avow formally or solemnly make a goal
express opposition through action or words 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
Difference between protest and kick

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