Approve
Approve verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.
Kick
Kick verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.
Usage example: fiscal conservatives have already started to kick about the proposed program, claiming it will increase the state's deficit substantially
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Priests and Nuns who kick ass who worship a Deity or at least follow a religious paradigm that does not approve of such blasphemies.
Source: Who You Gonna Call? -
Kick the Dog: Let's just say Del Rey didn't approve of Allison Danger's other tag team partner in SHIMMER and made Leva Bates feel it (and keep feeling it even after the winning bell) Kick Them While They Are Down: Or rather suplex them while they are limp.
Source: Wrestling / Sara Del Rey
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