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resile vs kick

kick vs resile

resile is not a noun while kick is a noun.

resile and kick both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
resile No No Yes No
kick Yes No Yes No
As verbs, kick is a hyponym of resile; that is, kick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than resile:
  • resile: spring back; spring away from an impact
  • kick: spring back, as from a forceful thrust
Other hyponyms of resile include kick back, recoil, bound off, skip, carom.
resile (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
resile (verb) kick (verb)
return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure make a goal
spring back; spring away from an impact stop consuming
pull out from an agreement, contract, statement, etc. 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 resile and kick

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