Synonyms for

Kicked

Verb / kɪkt / Another word for kicked — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to strike or hit with the foot

Synonyms & similar words

recoil plain quetch giveup kickback soundoff complain kick kvetch cheer booted punted struck smacked blasted thumped slammed whacked bashed bumped clouted cuffed knocked pounded slapped smashed socked thwacked walloped whopped

Synonyms by register

Formal

expelled dismissed discharged ejected

Informal

booted canned fired ditched dumped

Literary

banished cast out driven out

Antonyms

helped supported encouraged assisted welcomed embraced

Common collocations

  • kicked out
  • kicked off
  • kicked the bucket
  • kicked in the door
  • kicked around
  • kicked over
  • kicked back

Word family

noun kick
verb kick
adjective kicking

Usage note

The word 'kicked' can refer to a physical action or to being dismissed or fired from a job or group. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I kicked the ball and it went flying.
  2. He kicked the door open.
  3. She kicked the can down the street.
  4. The goalie kicked the ball out of bounds.
  5. I accidentally kicked my brother's toy and it broke.

Quotes

  • I always try to kick the ball into the goal.
  • Sometimes we need to kick things to get them moving.
  • Life is too short to kick ourselves for our mistakes.

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