WHIP
Scrabble letter values: W4H4I1P3 = 12
Definition
- noun an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping.
- noun a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline. — synonyms: party_whip
- noun a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit.
- noun (golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club.
- noun a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object. — synonyms: lash, whiplash
- verb beat severely with a whip or rod. — synonyms: flog, welt, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce
- verb defeat thoroughly. — synonyms: worst, pip, mop_up, rack_up
- verb thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash.
- verb strike as if by whipping. — synonyms: lash
- verb whip with or as if with a wire whisk. — synonyms: whisk
- verb subject to harsh criticism. — synonyms: blister, scald
Examples
- “the whip raised a red welt”
- “The teacher often flogged the students”
- “The children were severely trounced”