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Meaning of whipped
The primary meaning of the word "whipped" is to strike or beat someone or something repeatedly, often as a form of punishment, or to be thoroughly defeated.
Etymology of whipped
The word "whipped" comes from the Old English word "wīpian", which means to strike or beat, and is related to the Middle Low German word "wipen" and the Middle Dutch word "wippen", both of which also mean to strike or beat
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially to describe physical punishment, and later to describe defeat or overwhelm in a broader sense
Synonyms
beaten
battered
thrashed
trounced
defeated
overcome
overpowered
conquered
subdued
subjugated
vanquished
overwhelmed
crushed
smashed
clobbered
drubbed
routed
floored
knocked out
knocked down
flogged
lashed
spanked
paddled
caned
whipped
whacked
whopped
spanked
slapped
smacked
thumped
thwacked
pummeled
pounced
blasted
blitzed
bombed
shattered
demolished
annihilated
exterminated
eradicated
extinguished
quashed
squashed
flattened
creamed
licked
Bested
outdone
outplayed
outmaneuvered
outwitted
Definitions
- Past tense and past participle of whip, which means to strike or beat someone or something repeatedly, often as a form of punishment
- * Defeated or overpowered, often thoroughly or completely
- * Moved or driven quickly, often with a sudden or violent motion
Usage Examples
- The horse was whipped to make it run faster
- * The team was whipped in the championship game
- * The crowd was whipped into a frenzy by the charismatic speaker
Antonyms
victorious
triumphant
successful
winning
undefeated
unbeaten
unconquered
unvanquished
unbroken
unshaken
unruffled
unflappable
composed
calm
serene
peaceful
tranquil
gentle
lenient
merciful
kind
humane
benevolent
generous
gracious
forgiving
tolerant
patient
understanding
sympathetic
empathetic
mild
soft
weak
feeble
fragile
delicate
sensitive
tender