KICKED Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

kicked

verb

past tense of kick

as in complained

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely he's been kicking all week about not getting the promotion

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as in objected

to present an opposing opinion or argument fiscal conservatives have already started to kick about the proposed program, claiming it will increase the state's deficit substantially

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Recent Examples of kicked DeStefano kicked into a quasi-rock groove on acoustic guitar, and the guys launched into a chorus about shaking off uncontrollable hassles and restoring positivity. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 Ellison could have kicked the can down the road, as HBO Max and Paramount+ will continue to operate as separate services for consumers in the near future — given that there are different revenue streams attached to distribution deals. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 Yeah, that’s surprising to me because that totally made sense that River would have kicked him out of the car. — Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026 There has been at least one instance in which a driver got into a heated argument with her passengers, pulled over, kicked them out, and then, in full view of everybody, accelerated straight off the edge, to her death. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 Comme des Garçons kicked things off by releasing two versions of the sneaker with premium leather, patent leather extending from the mudguard to the midsole and its branding stamped onto the shoe’s lateral side. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 After Brandon Aubrey kicked a 23-yard field goal to tie the score at 31 with seven seconds remaining, the Cowboys chose to kick the ball out of the end zone for the first time in the game. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 But consecutive holding penalties on Cody Mauch and Graham Barton derailed the drive and McLaughlin kicked a 28-yard field goal to tie it. — CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026 The Chippewas kicked a go-ahead field goal on their first drive, and Miami rolled from there. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026

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In recent years, homeowners, developers and businesses have complained that navigating the Planning Department can be complicating and confusing.

— Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
In August, after Aces guard Jackie Young complained about a fan during a game in Indiana, the Fever said security found no Fan Code of Conduct violation.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of complained

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During the oil crisis of the 1970s, Congress ended daylight saving time to conserve energy, but quickly rolled it back when some parents objected to sending their kids to school in the dark, early morning hours.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Among them was Kevin Driscoll, a deputy assistant attorney general, who objected to proposals connecting the school board response to the department’s election crimes work, according to the report.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

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Paired with an all-leather ensemble, pants and pointed-toe pumps included, the hair screamed ’80s rom-com star, the curls falling toward her face in a single swift motion.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Yaffa, who was carrying a pink-and-green school backpack and a matching lunchbox, screamed and covered her ears.

— Mosab Abu Toha, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026