Whip

Verb

Definition: To move fast or suddenly in a specified direction.

Definition: To strike or flog with a whip.

Synonyms: Lash, Scourge, Thrash

Antonyms: Soothe, Pacify, Calm

Examples:

The wind whipped through the trees.
The jockey whipped the horse to make it go faster.

Mnemonics:

Imagine the sound of a whip cracking as it moves fast.
Picture someone forcefully using a whip to strike something.

Etymology:

Origin:

Old English 'wipian', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'wippen' and German 'wippen'.

Historical Usage:

The word "whip" has been used since Old English times and has evolved in meaning over time. It originally referred to the action of moving quickly or striking with a whip.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Crack the whip"

Explanation:

To assert authority or use one's power to control others.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing the verb "whip" with the noun "whip" that refers to a tool or instrument.

Explanation:

While the noun can be used to refer to a whip as a tool, the verb "whip" has a different meaning of moving quickly or striking with a whip.