Whip meaning

What does “whip” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“whip” is a noun and verb with 11 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping.

whip

an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline
Synonymsparty whip
a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit
(golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club
a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
“the whip raised a red welt”
Synonymslash whiplash

beat severely with a whip or rod
“The teacher often flogged the students”
“The children were severely trounced”
Synonymsflog welt lather lash slash strap trounce
defeat thoroughly
“He mopped up the floor with his opponents”
Synonymsworst pip mop up rack up
thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash
“The tall grass whipped in the wind”
strike as if by whipping
“The curtain whipped her face”
Synonymslash
whip with or as if with a wire whisk
“whisk the eggs”
Synonymswhisk
subject to harsh criticism
“The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday”
“the professor scaled the students”
Synonymsblister scald

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University