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whipping

The word “whipping” has 2 syllables: whip-ping

It's pronounced as /ˈwɪpɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “whipping” has 237 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for whipping

Antonyms for whipping

Meanings of whipping

  • 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.
  • noun
    1. The punishment of being whipped.
    2. A heavy defeat; a thrashing.
    3. A cooking technique in which air is incorporated into cream etc.
    4. A cord or thread used to lash or bind something.
    5. (whipping) The lashing of the end of a rope. (FM 55-501).
    6. The sewing of the edges of single leaves in sections by overcasting the thread.

Example Sentences

  • The strong wind was whipping the flags across the field.
  • She was whipping the cream until it became thick and smooth.
  • The chef kept whipping the sauce to prevent it from burning.
  • Rain was whipping against the windows during the storm.
  • The cyclist was whipping around the corners with impressive speed.

On this page you'll find 251 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whipping, such as: accomplishment, achievement, annihilating, assailing, assaulting, attacking, averting.

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