whiplash
(whip-lash)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 an injury to the neck the cervical vertebrae resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration as in an automobile accident; 2 a quick blow delivered with a whip
Example Sentence
The driver had whiplash from the car accident.
Synonyms
neck injury; injury to the neck; injury to the cervical vertebrae
Antonyms
healthy neck
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Rhymes
- whiplash