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kicks

NOUN

elation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bliss ecstasy enthusiasm euphoria excitement exhilaration glee joy jubilation rapture

STRONG

buoyancy buzz charge delight exaltation exultation high intoxication jollies joyfulness joyousness kick transport triumph upper

WEAK

cloud nine high spirits stars in one's eyes up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy depression despair discouragement misery sadness sorrow unhappiness upset woe

STRONG

boredom

NOUN

excitement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adventure buzz commotion confusion drama elation emotion feeling frenzy furor fuss hysteria motivation passion rage thrill trepidation tumult turmoil warmth

STRONG

action activity ado agitation animation bother discomposure disturbance dither excitation ferment fever flurry heat hubbub hullabaloo hurry impulse instigation intoxication melodrama motive movement perturbation provocation stimulation stimulus stir titillation to-do urge wildness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm calmness depression happiness order peace stillness

STRONG

cessation discouragement frigidity hate hindrance idleness inaction inactivity inertia quiet rest stoppage

WEAK

apathy boredom dullness lull

NOUN

gratification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

enjoyment fulfillment joy luxury pleasure

STRONG

delight fruition glee hit indulgence recompense relish reward thrill

WEAK

regalement sure shock

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dissatisfaction sadness sorrow unhappiness woe

STRONG

depression failure

WEAK

disappointment upset

NOUN

mirth

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hilarity laughter levity rejoicing

STRONG

amusement cheer cheerfulness convulsions entertainment festivity frivolity frolic fun gaiety gladness glee happiness hysteria hysterics jocularity jocundity jollity joviality joyousness laughs lightheartedness merriment merrymaking pleasure revelry sport whoopee

Antonyms

STRONG

depression gloom melancholy misery pain sadness seriousness sorrow unhappiness woe work

WEAK

blues distress

NOUN

pleasure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amusement bliss comfort contentment enjoyment gratification hobby joy luxury satisfaction thrill

STRONG

buzz delectation diversion ease entertainment felicity flash fruition game gladness gluttony gusto indulgence joyride kick recreation relish revelry seasoning self-indulgence solace spice titillation turnon velvet zest

WEAK

joie de vivre primrose path

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discontent displeasure dissatisfaction misery need sadness sorrow unhappiness upset want woe work

STRONG

apathy blandness chore dullness labor task

WEAK

dislike gloom hate hatred melancholy pain trouble worry

NOUN

thrill

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adventure fun inspiration pleasure wallop

STRONG

bang blast charge circus fireworks flash flush lift refreshment response sensation stimulation tingle titillation turnon twitter upper

WEAK

good feeling

Antonyms

STRONGEST

sadness

WEAK

calm depression

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Yet that’s likely just the opening salvo of a disruptive weather system that could affect the 38-day competition, which kicks off next week with games in Mexico, Canada and the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

It kicks off next week by updating its guidance on Monday.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

They also lost on penalties against them in the Uefa Super Cup in August, scoring both goals in a 2-2 draw from crossed free kicks.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The World Cup that kicks off next month in North America was supposed to be the most spectacular edition yet of the planet’s most popular sporting event.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

A strong wind whips through the trees and kicks up dust and leaves.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

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