WHIPLASH Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word whiplash. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word whiplash. (close relations)

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Definition of WHIPLASH

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	whiplash injury				nounn
	noun • an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident)
	lash				verb, nounv, n
	noun • any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids • leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip • a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object verb • beat severely with a whip or rod • lash or flick about sharply • strike as if by whipping • bind with a rope, chain, or cord
	whip				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping • a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline • 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 verb • beat severely with a whip or rod • defeat thoroughly • thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash • strike as if by whipping • whip with or as if with a wire whisk • subject to harsh criticism

Best Hypernyms For WHIPLASH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for whiplash, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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