whiplash in English
- whiplash⇄noun 1. the lash of a whip.
2. (Figurative:)
Ex. the whiplash of fear.
3. Also, whiplash injury. an injury to the neck caused by a sudden jolt that snaps the head backward and forward, as to a driver whose car is struck with force fro - whiplash⇄v.t. to beat or lash with a whiplash; treat harshly.
Ex. (Figurative.) For consumers, whiplashed the past couple of years by inflationary forces, the prospect of a price comedown ... is welcome news (Wall Street Journal).
(SYN) punish. - whiplash⇄whiplash, noun, verb.