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Synonyms & Similar Words
lash
strike
beat
flog
scourge
thrash
whip up
stir
flurry
commotion
tumult
chaos
row
fracas
brawl
scuffle
clash
fight
struggle
smack
slap
hit
knock
thump
punch
cudgel
bludgeon
cane
switch
birch
belt
strap
cat
knout
quirt
rawhide
scorpion
lashings
flagellation
castigation
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rebuke
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criticism
Meaning of Whip
The primary meaning of the word "whip" is to strike or beat something or someone repeatedly with a whip or a cord, or to move quickly and suddenly.
Definitions
- A long, thin, flexible piece of cord, leather, or other material used for striking or beating something or someone.
- * A device used to drive or urge an animal forward, typically a long cord or lash.
- * A vote or official in a legislative body responsible for organizing and maintaining party discipline.
- * To strike or beat something or someone repeatedly with a whip or a cord.
- * To move quickly and suddenly, often with a sudden, sharp motion.
Etymology of Whip
The word "whip" originates from Old English "wipian" or "wippian", which means "to strike" or "to beat", and is related to the Old Norse word "vippa", which means "to swing" or "to wave".
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially to describe a lash or a cord used for striking or beating, and later to describe the act of striking or beating itself.
Example Uses
- The cowboy used a whip to urge his horse forward.
- * The chef whipped up a batch of cream to top the dessert.
- * The politician was a whip in the legislative body, responsible for maintaining party discipline.
- * The wind whipped through the trees, causing them to sway violently.