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whiplash vs whip

whip vs whiplash

whiplash and whip both are nouns.

whiplash is not a verb while whip is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whiplash Yes No No No
whip Yes No Yes No
As nouns, whiplash and whip are synonyms defined as:
  • whiplash and whip: a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
Other synonyms of whiplash include lash.
whiplash (noun) whip (noun)
a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident) an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
(golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club
a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit
a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline
whiplash (verb) whip (verb)
subject to harsh criticism
defeat thoroughly
beat severely with a whip or rod
whip with or as if with a wire whisk
strike as if by whipping
thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash
Difference between whiplash and whip

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