Antonyms for kick around

Grammar : Verb

Spell : kik

Phonetic Transcription : kɪk

Definition of kick around

Origin : late 14c., "to strike out with the foot" (earliest in biblical phrase now usually rendered as kick against the pricks), of uncertain origin, perhaps from Old Norse kikna "bend backwards, sink at the knees." "The doubts OED has about the Scandinavian origin of kick are probably unfounded" [Liberman]. Related: Kicked; kicking.
Figurative sense of "complain, protest, rebel against" (late 14c.) probably is from the Bible verse. Slang sense of "die" is attested from 1725 (kick the wind was slang for "be hanged," 1590s; see also bucket). Meaning "to end one's drug habit" is from 1936. Kick in "contribute" is from 1908; kick out "expel" is from 1690s. To kick oneself in self-reproach is from 1891. The children's game of kick the can is attested from 1891.

As in mistreat : verb treat badly or wrongly
As in speculate : verb think about deeply and theorize
As in subjugate : verb overpower, defeat
As in cogitate : verb think deeply about
As in contemplate : verb think about seriously; plan
As in debate : verb argue, discuss
As in deliberate : verb think about seriously; discuss
As in dispute : verb argue
As in domineer : verb oppress; assume authority
As in drift : verb move aimlessly
As in analyze : verb examine and determine

Example sentences :

How can I see to shoot when you kick around like that an' fill my eyes with dirt!
Extract from : « Hopalong Cassidy » by Clarence E. Mulford

When the chance comes, I'm bound to kick around a bit and knock up the dust.
Extract from : « Menotah » by Ernest G. Henham

Instantly the duck fell on its side, and, beating the water frantically with its wings, began to kick around in a circle.
Extract from : « The Adventures of Bobby Orde » by Stewart Edward White

I don't know what having slaves to kick around will do to you, but I don't see how you can grow up a human being.
Extract from : « The Syndic » by C.M. Kornbluth

What she wants is to come out here and kick around as one of us in a rough and tumble way.
Extract from : « Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer » by Rena I. Halsey

I have got hold of a tub off to the Cape—going to kick around there in search of what she can snatch in the way of cargo.
Extract from : « A Woman's Burden » by Fergus Hume

Synonyms for kick around

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