whip synonyms

whip

n.

switch, strap, rod, birch rod, ruler, cane, lash, scourge, knotted cord, knout, cat-o'-nine-tails, thong, blacksnake, dog whip, ox whip, bull whip, horsewhip, buggy whip, riding whip, riding crop, quirt, taws.

whip

v.

  1. To flog

    thrash, flog, lash, scourge; see beat 2, punish.

  2. *To defeat

    rout, trounce, outdo; see defeat 1, 3.

  3. To stir

    beat, stir, whisk; see mix 1. See syn. study at beat.

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