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WHIPS Synonyms

There are 27 synonyms of the word whips. (exact relations)
There are 29 hypernyms of the word whips. (close relations)
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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

party whip
nounn
noun

• a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline

blister
nounn
noun

• a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)

• (botany) a swelling on a plant similar to that on the skin

• (pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid

verb

• get blistered

• subject to harsh criticism

• cause blisters to form on

cat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis

• feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

• an informal term for a youth or man

• a spiteful woman gossip

• the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant

• a whip with nine knotted cords

• a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work

• any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild

verb

• beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

crop
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the yield from plants in a single growing season

• a cultivated plant that is grown commercially on a large scale

• a collection of people or things appearing together

• the output of something in a season

• the stock or handle of a whip

• a pouch in many birds and some lower animals that resembles a stomach for storage and preliminary maceration of food

verb

• cut short

• prepare for crops

• yield crops

• let feed in a field or pasture or meadow

• feed as in a meadow or pasture

• cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

flail
verbv
noun

• an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing

verb

• give a thrashing to; beat hard

• move like a flail; thresh about

flog
verb, nounv, n
verb

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• beat with a cane

knout
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a whip with a lash of leather thongs twisted with wire; used for flogging prisoners

lather
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the froth produced by soaps or detergents

• agitation resulting from active worry

• a workman who puts up laths

• the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)

verb

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• form a lather

• exude sweat or lather

• rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning

pip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a disease of poultry

• a minor nonspecific ailment

• a small hard seed found in some fruits

• a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)

• a radar echo displayed so as to show the position of a reflecting surface

verb

• kill by firing a missile

• hit with a missile from a weapon

• defeat thoroughly

quirt
nounn
noun

• whip with a leather thong at the end

scald
verbv
noun

• a burn cause by hot liquid or steam

• the act of burning with steam or hot water

verb

• subject to harsh criticism

• treat with boiling water

• heat to the boiling point

• burn with a hot liquid or steam

scorch
verbv
noun

• a surface burn

• a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues

• a discoloration caused by heat

verb

• subject to harsh criticism

• make very hot and dry

• become superficially burned

• destroy completely by or as if by fire

• burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color

• become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions

scourge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a whip used to inflict punishment

• something causing misery or death

• a person who inspires fear or dread

verb

• punish severely; excoriate

• whip

• cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

slash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a wound made by cutting

• an open tract of land in a forest that is strewn with debris from logging (or fire or wind)

• a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information

• a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument

verb

• cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• cut open

• cut drastically

• move or stir about violently

strap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

• hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it

• a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag

• whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging

verb

• tie with a strap

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• sharpen with a strap

• secure (a sprained joint) with a strap

thong
nounn
noun

• leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip

• underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants

• a thin strip of leather; often used to lash things together

• minimal clothing worn by stripteasers; a narrow strip of fabric that covers the pubic area, passes between the thighs, and is supported by a waistband

• a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe

thrash
verbv
noun

• a swimming kick used while treading water

verb

• give a thrashing to; beat hard

• move or stir about violently

• dance the slam dance

• beat so fast that (the heart's) output starts dropping until (it) does not manage to pump out blood at all

• move data into and out of core rather than performing useful computation

• beat the seeds out of a grain

• beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

thresh
verb, nounv, n
verb

• move or stir about violently

• move like a flail; thresh about

• beat the seeds out of a grain

• give a thrashing to; beat hard

trounce
verbv
verb

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

• censure severely or angrily

Best Hypernyms For WHIPS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for whips, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (24)
beat afters assail attack convulse crush dessert flexibility flexibleness instrument jactitate legislator round scramble shell slash snipe strike sweet thrash thresh toss trounce vanquish
Phrases (5)
beat outlash outthrash aboutthresh aboutwork over

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