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whine vs kick

kick vs whine

whine and kick both are nouns.

whine and kick both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whine Yes No Yes No
kick Yes No Yes No
As verbs, kick is a hypernym of whine; that is, kick is a word with a broader meaning than whine:
  • whine: complain whiningly
  • kick: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Other hypernyms of whine include complain, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off.
whine (noun) kick (noun)
a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way 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
whine (verb) kick (verb)
complain whiningly express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
talk in a tearful manner make a goal
move with a whining sound stop consuming
make a high-pitched, screeching noise 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 whine and kick

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