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scold vs kick

kick vs scold

scold and kick both are nouns.

scold and kick both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scold Yes No Yes No
kick Yes No Yes No
As verbs, kick is a hypernym of scold; that is, kick is a word with a broader meaning than scold:
  • scold: show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
  • kick: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Other hypernyms of scold include complain, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off.
scold (noun) kick (noun)
someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault 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
scold (verb) kick (verb)
censure severely or angrily express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude 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 scold and kick

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