Whiplash
noun
An injury to the neck caused by a sudden movement of the head backward, forward, or side to side.
She got whiplash from the car accident.
Often appears as...
- suffer from whiplash
- whiplash injury
noun
A sudden or unexpected change, especially one that is caused by something violent or forceful.
The company experienced whiplash from the sudden loss of their largest client.
Often appears as...
- experience whiplash
- whiplash effect
noun
An injury to the neck caused by a sudden movement of the head backward, forward, or side to side.
She got whiplash from the car accident.
Often appears as...
- suffer from whiplash
- whiplash injury
noun
A sudden or unexpected change, especially one that is caused by something violent or forceful.
The company experienced whiplash from the sudden loss of their largest client.
Often appears as...
- experience whiplash
- whiplash effect
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Pro Tip 1/3Common Causes
Whiplash is often related to car accidents or sports, where sudden impact occurs.
He suffered whiplash during the football game.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Sensation
When describing whiplash, people may talk about the feeling of pain or stiffness in the neck area.
I couldn't turn my head after the whiplash.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Context
Use 'whiplash' in contexts such as doctor's appointments or when discussing health issues.
The doctor diagnosed her with whiplash.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Causes
Whiplash is often related to car accidents or sports, where sudden impact occurs.
He suffered whiplash during the football game.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Sensation
When describing whiplash, people may talk about the feeling of pain or stiffness in the neck area.
I couldn't turn my head after the whiplash.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Context
Use 'whiplash' in contexts such as doctor's appointments or when discussing health issues.
The doctor diagnosed her with whiplash.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Causes
Whiplash is often related to car accidents or sports, where sudden impact occurs.
He suffered whiplash during the football game.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Sensation
When describing whiplash, people may talk about the feeling of pain or stiffness in the neck area.
I couldn't turn my head after the whiplash.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Context
Use 'whiplash' in contexts such as doctor's appointments or when discussing health issues.
The doctor diagnosed her with whiplash.
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or try to stop the wave or look back at the wave, I often have the experience of whiplash or the potential of my neck breaking. But if I go with the wave, and I trust the wave and I move with the wave, I go to the next place, and it happens logically and organically and truthfully.
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How rollercoasters...
can result in whiplash, headaches, and back and neck pain, they avoid the extreme changes in speed and direction so common in thrill rides of old. Modern rides are also much sturdier, closely considering the amount of gravity they need to withstand.
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How to deal with...
be to develop a healthy detachment I had to develop coping mechanisms when I was a child the back and forth and the push and pull of affection was emotional whiplash you're wonderful you're
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Finding happiness in...
or try to stop the wave or look back at the wave, I often have the experience of whiplash or the potential of my neck breaking. But if I go with the wave, and I trust the wave and I move with the wave, I go to the next place, and it happens logically and organically and truthfully.
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How rollercoasters...
can result in whiplash, headaches, and back and neck pain, they avoid the extreme changes in speed and direction so common in thrill rides of old. Modern rides are also much sturdier, closely considering the amount of gravity they need to withstand.
Video examples
How to deal with...
be to develop a healthy detachment I had to develop coping mechanisms when I was a child the back and forth and the push and pull of affection was emotional whiplash you're wonderful you're
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Quote examples
Sheri L. Dew
American Author
There will be days when you feel defeated, exhausted, and plain old beat-up by life's whiplash. People you love will disappoint you - and you will disappoint them. You'll probably struggle with some kind of mortal appetite. Some days it will feel as though the veil between Heaven and Earth is made of reinforced concrete.
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Scott Turow
American Novelist
I grew up on the north side of Chicago, in West Rogers Park, an overwhelmingly Jewish neighborhood. When I was 13, my parents moved to Winnetka, Illinois, an upper class, WASPy suburb where Jews - as well as Blacks and Catholics - were unwelcome on many blocks. I suffered the spiritual equivalent of whiplash.
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Lizzie Armitstead
English Athlete
It has been difficult to get back on the saddle, particularly after getting whiplash and concussion, but it's just about understanding that sometimes it's OK to say, 'I don't want to get back on my bike for week.
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Chris Grayling
British Politician
All too often, ambulance-chasing has been simple fraud. People are encouraged to launch a claim for whiplash when no one has been injured. Phone calls ask you to claim for accidents that never happened.
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Elizabeth Gilbert
American Novelist
Sureness is something like a neck brace, which we clamp around our lives, hoping to somehow protect ourselves from the frightening, constant whiplash of change. Sadly, the brace doesn't always hold.
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Megan Abbott
American Author
The speed of the TV stuff vs. the self-imposed pace of novel writing has been a big adjustment, and going back and forth often feels like whiplash.
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Emile Hirsch
American Actor
It was very, very challenging being on this thing called the gimbal. It would throw you around, give you whiplash, and they'd tie you down.
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Kameron Hurley
American Writer
Watching the progression and backlash against feminism even since 1970 will give you a serious case of whiplash.
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Hugh Bonneville
English Actor
When you are in the eye of the storm, you are often not aware of the whiplash around you.
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Donna McKechnie
American Dancer
I have the oldest whiplash in the business.
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Sheri L. Dew
American Author
There will be days when you feel defeated, exhausted, and plain old beat-up by life's whiplash. People you love will disappoint you - and you will disappoint them. You'll probably struggle with some kind of mortal appetite. Some days it will feel as though the veil between Heaven and Earth is made of reinforced concrete.
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Scott Turow
American Novelist
I grew up on the north side of Chicago, in West Rogers Park, an overwhelmingly Jewish neighborhood. When I was 13, my parents moved to Winnetka, Illinois, an upper class, WASPy suburb where Jews - as well as Blacks and Catholics - were unwelcome on many blocks. I suffered the spiritual equivalent of whiplash.
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Lizzie Armitstead
English Athlete
It has been difficult to get back on the saddle, particularly after getting whiplash and concussion, but it's just about understanding that sometimes it's OK to say, 'I don't want to get back on my bike for week.
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Chris Grayling
British Politician
All too often, ambulance-chasing has been simple fraud. People are encouraged to launch a claim for whiplash when no one has been injured. Phone calls ask you to claim for accidents that never happened.
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Elizabeth Gilbert
American Novelist
Sureness is something like a neck brace, which we clamp around our lives, hoping to somehow protect ourselves from the frightening, constant whiplash of change. Sadly, the brace doesn't always hold.
Quote examples
Megan Abbott
American Author
The speed of the TV stuff vs. the self-imposed pace of novel writing has been a big adjustment, and going back and forth often feels like whiplash.
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Emile Hirsch
American Actor
It was very, very challenging being on this thing called the gimbal. It would throw you around, give you whiplash, and they'd tie you down.
Quote examples
Kameron Hurley
American Writer
Watching the progression and backlash against feminism even since 1970 will give you a serious case of whiplash.
Quote examples
Hugh Bonneville
English Actor
When you are in the eye of the storm, you are often not aware of the whiplash around you.
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Donna McKechnie
American Dancer
I have the oldest whiplash in the business.
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