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ricochet vs kick

kick vs ricochet

ricochet and kick both are nouns.

ricochet and kick both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ricochet Yes No Yes No
kick Yes No Yes No
As verbs, kick is a hyponym of ricochet; that is, kick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ricochet:
  • ricochet: spring back; spring away from an impact
  • kick: spring back, as from a forceful thrust
Other hyponyms of ricochet include kick back, recoil, bound off, skip, carom.
ricochet (noun) kick (noun)
a glancing rebound 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
ricochet (verb) kick (verb)
spring back; spring away from an impact express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
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
Difference between ricochet and kick

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