Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
suffer-whiplash
Verb
/ˈsʌfər ˈwɪplæʃ/
Definition
To experience a neck injury caused by a sudden jolt or movement, often as a result of a rear-end car collision.
Examples
- After the car accident, she began to suffer whiplash, experiencing pain and stiffness in her neck.
- He was advised to rest and take pain relief medication after suffering whiplash from the bike crash.
- Many people who suffer whiplash report headaches and dizziness along with neck pain.
Meaning
Whiplash is commonly understood as a neck injury resulting from rapid back-and-forth motion, resembling the cracking of a whip.
Synonyms
- Neck strain
- Neck injury
- Cervical injury
