kicking

Meanings

Noun

• a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
  • "the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him"
• the act of delivering a blow with the foot
  • "the team's kicking was excellent"

Verb

• drive or propel with the foot
• thrash about or strike out with the feet
• strike with the foot
• kick a leg up
• spring back, as from a forceful thrust
• stop consuming
• make a goal
• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

Synonyms

boot, complain, give up, kick, kick back, kvetch, plain, quetch, recoil, sound off

Antonyms

cheer