whiplash
noun
whip·lash
ˈ(h)wip-ˌlash 
1
: the lash of a whip
2
: something resembling a blow from a whip
the whiplash of fear—
R. S. Banay
R. S. Banay3
: injury resulting from a sudden sharp whipping movement of the neck and head (as of a person in a vehicle that is struck from the rear by another vehicle)
Examples of whiplash in a Sentence
He got whiplash when his car was rear-ended.
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 7 Oct. 2024
This sentiment echoes a growing concern among creators who have experienced the whiplash of sudden algorithm changes.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The Yang family’s journey from China to 30 Rock is a tale of generational whiplash.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
This can causes a sense of whiplash, which can make some people feel deceived.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Whiplash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whiplash. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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whiplash
noun
whip·lash
-ˌlash
1
: the lash of a whip
2
: injury resulting from a sudden sharp jerking movement of the head and neck (as of a person in a car that is struck from behind by another car)
Medical Definition
whiplash
noun
whip·lash
ˈhwip-ˌlash, ˈwip-
: injury resulting from a sudden sharp whipping movement of the neck and head (as of a person in a vehicle that is struck head-on or from the rear by another vehicle)
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