WHIP

(noun) a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
"the whip raised a red welt"
synonyms : lash , whiplash
(noun) an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
(noun) (golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club
(noun) a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit
(noun) a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline
synonyms : party whip
(verb) subject to harsh criticism
"The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday", "the professor scaled the students", "your invectives scorched the community"
synonyms : blister , scald
(verb) defeat thoroughly
"He mopped up the floor with his opponents"
synonyms : mop up , pip , rack up , worst
(verb) strike as if by whipping
"The curtain whipped her face"
synonyms : lash
(verb) beat severely with a whip or rod
"The teacher often flogged the students", "The children were severely trounced"
synonyms : flog , lash , lather , slash , strap , trounce , welt
(verb) whip with or as if with a wire whisk
"whisk the eggs"
synonyms : whisk
(verb) thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash
"The tall grass whipped in the wind"

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