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Vocabulary Entry
whiplash
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A sudden, sharp movement of the head that can cause neck injury, or a figurative term referring to a sudden, intense emotional or psychological shock.
Example Sentences
"After the car accident, he was diagnosed with whiplash."
"The news of her sudden departure hit me with a whiplash of feelings."
"Whiplash injuries are common in rear-end collisions."
V
verb
To cause someone to move in a sudden and violent manner.
Example Sentences
"The unexpected turn in the conversation whiplashed him back to reality."
"The strong currents in the river whiplashed the boat around."
"She felt her emotions whiplashed by the sudden news."