WHIP Synonyms
There are 29 hypernyms of the word whip. (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 | ||||||