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whip

The word “whip” has 1 syllable: whip

It's pronounced as /wɪp/

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In the thesaurus, “whip” has 264 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for whip along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for whip

Antonyms for whip

Meanings of whip

  • noun
    1. A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.
    2. A blow administered with a whip.
    3. A whipper-in.
    4. A member of a political party who is in charge of enforcing the party's policies in votes.
    5. (UK politics, with definite article) A document distributed weekly to MPs by party whips informing them of upcoming votes in parliament.
    6. Whipped cream.
    7. A purchase in which one block is used to gain a 2:1 mechanical advantage.
    8. A mode of personal motorized transportation; an automobile, all makes and models including motorcycles, excluding public transportation.
    9. A move in which one player transfers momentum to another.
    10. A whipping motion; a thrashing about.
    11. The quality of being whiplike or flexible; suppleness, as of the shaft of a golf club.
    12. Any of various pieces that operate with a quick vibratory motion.
    13. A coach driver; a coachman.
  • verb
    1. To hit with a whip.
    2. (by extension) To hit with any flexible object.
    3. To defeat, as in a contest or game.
    4. To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food.
    5. To urge into action or obedience.
    6. To enforce a member voting in accordance with party policy.
    7. To bind the end of a rope with twine or other small stuff to prevent its unlaying: fraying or unravelling.
    8. To hoist or purchase by means of a whip.
    9. To sew lightly; specifically, to form (a fabric) into gathers by loosely overcasting the rolled edge and drawing up the thread.
    10. To throw or kick an object at a high velocity.
    11. To fish a body of water especially by making repeated casts.
    12. To snap back and forth like a whip.
    13. To move very fast.
    14. To move (something) very fast; often with up, out, etc.
    15. To transfer momentum from one skater to another.
    16. To lash with sarcasm, abuse, etc.
    17. To thrash; to beat out, as grain, by striking.

Example Sentences

  • The chef used a mixer to whip the cream.
  • He heard the loud crack of a whip in the distance.
  • She can whip up a delicious meal in minutes.
  • The rider carried a leather whip during the competition.
  • Strong winds began to whip through the trees.

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