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WHIPSAWED

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Whipsawed.

Whipsawed - as a noun

A saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lumberman's sawtwo-handed sawtwo-man saw
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
saw
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Whipsawed - as a verb

Victimize, especially in gambling or negotiations

Saw with a whipsaw

Example Sentences

"I was whipsawed by their contradictory arguments."
"The stock market was whipsawed by conflicting news reports."
"Her emotions were whipsawed between joy and despair."
"The team was whipsawed by their opponent's aggressive offense."
"The weather whipsawed between rain and sunshine."
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Word Game Points

Is WHIPSAWED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, whipsawed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WHIPSAWED has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is WHIPSAWED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, whipsawed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WHIPSAWED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is WHIPSAWED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, whipsawed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WHIPSAWED has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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