kick

Sense 1 noun

the act of delivering a blow with the foot

he gave the ball a powerful kick

Sense 2 verb

drive or propel with the foot

Sense 3 noun

the swift release of a store of affective force

they got a great bang out of it

Sense 4 verb

thrash about or strike out with the feet

Sense 5 noun

the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

Sense 6 verb

strike with the foot

The boy kicked the dog

Sense 7 noun

informal terms for objecting

I have a gripe about the service here

Sense 8 verb

kick a leg up

Sense 9 noun

the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)

a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick

Sense 10 verb

spring back, as from a forceful thrust

The gun kicked back into my shoulder

Sense 11 noun

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements

Sense 12 verb

stop consuming

kick a habit

Sense 13 verb

make a goal

He kicked the extra point after touchdown

Sense 14 verb

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

My mother complains all day