ricochet vs kick back
kick back vs ricochetricochet is a noun but kick back is not a noun.
ricochet and kick back both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ricochet | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| kick back | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
kick back is a hyponym of
ricochet; that is, kick back is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
ricochet:
- ricochet: spring back; spring away from an impact
- kick back: spring back, as from a forceful thrust
| ricochet (noun) | kick back (noun) |
|---|---|
| a glancing rebound |
| ricochet (verb) | kick back (verb) |
|---|---|
| spring back; spring away from an impact | spring back, as from a forceful thrust |
| pay a kickback; make an illegal payment |
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