POINT AFTER TOUCHDOWN Synonyms

• an event that results in a transformation

• a change in the units or form of an expression:

• a successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown

• a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life

• (psychiatry) a defense mechanism represses emotional conflicts which are then converted into physical symptoms that have no organic basis

• a change of religion

• interchange of subject and predicate of a proposition

• act of exchanging one type of money or security for another

• the act of changing from one use or function or purpose to another

• the act of delivering a blow with the foot

• the swift release of a store of affective force

• the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

• informal terms for objecting

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

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

• drive or propel with the foot

• thrash about or strike out with the feet

• strike with the foot

• kick a leg up

• spring back, as from a forceful thrust

• stop consuming

• make a goal

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

• the sound made by a gentle blow

• a light touch or stroke

• completely or perfectly

• having only superficial plausibility

• exactly suited to the occasion

• pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

• hit lightly

• in American football a point awarded for a successful place kick following a touchdown