<p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to strike with the foot or feet</li><li>to kick the ball</li><li>to kick someone in the shins</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>boot</li><li>to drive, force, make, etc., by or as if by kicks</li><li>to score (a field goal or a conversion) by place-kicking or drop-kicking the ball</li><li>to make (a car) increase in speed, especially in auto racing</li><li>to strike in recoiling</li><li>to give up or break (a drug addiction)</li><li>to reject as a suitor; jilt</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>to make a rapid, forceful thrust with the foot or feet</li><li>to have a tendency to strike with the foot or feet</li><li>to resist, object, or complain</li><li>to recoil, as a firearm when fired</li><li>to be actively or vigorously involved</li></ul><p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>the act of kicking</li><li>a blow or thrust with the foot or feet</li><li>power or disposition to kick</li><li>an objection or complaint</li><li>thrill; pleasurable excitement</li><li>a strong but temporary interest, often an activity</li><li>a stimulating or intoxicating quality in alcoholic drink</li><li>an instance of kicking the ball</li><li>any method of kicking the ball</li><li>a kicked ball</li><li>the distance such a ball travels</li><li>a recoil, as of a gun</li><li>a pocket</li></ul><p><strong>Verb Phrase:</strong></p><ul><li>to begin play or begin play again by a kickoff</li><li>to die</li><li>to initiate (an undertaking, meeting, etc.); begin</li><li>to recoil, especially vigorously or unexpectedly</li><li>to give someone a kickback</li><li>to return (stolen property, money, etc.) to the owner</li><li>to relax</li><li>to treat (someone) harshly or inconsiderately</li><li>to consider, discuss, or speculate about (a proposal, project, etc.)</li><li>to experiment with</li><li>to pass time idly; wander from place to place aimlessly</li><li>to remain unused, unemployed, or unnoticed</li><li>to contribute one's share, especially in money</li><li>to become operational; activate; go into effect</li><li>(of an internal-combustion engine) to begin ignition; turn over</li><li>to oust or eject</li><li>to fail; give out</li><li>to separate off, as for review or inspection</li><li>to turn a surfboard by shifting the weight to the rear</li><li>to switch on; turn on</li><li>to move from place to place frequently</li><li>to drive or force upward by kicking</li><li>to stir up (trouble); make or cause (a disturbance, scene, etc.)</li><li>to move rapidly upward</li></ul>