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- [hawrs-hwip, -wip]
- /ˈhɔrsˌʰwɪp, -ˌwɪp/
- /ˈhɔːs.wɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hawrs-hwip, -wip]
- /ˈhɔrsˌʰwɪp, -ˌwɪp/
Definitions of horsewhip word
- noun horsewhip a whip for controlling horses. 1
- verb with object horsewhip to beat with a horsewhip. 1
- noun horsewhip A long whip used for driving and controlling horses. 1
- transitive verb horsewhip beat, lash severely 1
- countable noun horsewhip A horsewhip is a long, thin piece of leather on the end of a short, stiff handle. It is used to train and control horses. 0
- verb horsewhip If someone horsewhips an animal or a person, they hit them several times with a horsewhip in order to hurt or punish them. 0
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Origin of horsewhip
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English. See horse, whip
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Parts of speech for Horsewhip
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
horsewhip popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
horsewhip usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for horsewhip
verb horsewhip
- knock — to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
- pummel — to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists.
- chastise — If you chastise someone, you speak to them angrily or punish them for something wrong that they have done.
- buffet — A buffet is a meal of cold food that is displayed on a long table at a party or public occasion. Guests usually serve themselves from the table.
- smack — Arthur, 1863–1935, British statesman and labor leader: Nobel Peace Prize 1934.
noun horsewhip
- bat — A bat is a specially shaped piece of wood that is used for hitting the ball in baseball, softball, cricket, rounders, or table tennis.
- prod — to poke or jab with or as if with something pointed: I prodded him with my elbow.
- ruler — a person who rules or governs; sovereign.
- thong — a strip of material, especially of leather or hide, used to fasten or secure something.
- rod — a male given name, form of Roderick or Rodney.
Antonyms for horsewhip
verb horsewhip
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- lose — to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft, etc., so that there is little or no prospect of recovery: I'm sure I've merely misplaced my hat, not lost it.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
noun horsewhip
- discouragement — an act or instance of discouraging.
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