Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bullwhipped
adjective
/ˈbʊlˌwɪpt/
Definition
Bullwhipped refers to the act of being beaten or struck with a bullwhip, a long, flexible whip traditionally used for herding cattle.
Examples
- The rider was bullwhipped by the trainer to improve performance.
- Feeling bullwhipped by the demanding schedule, she took a day off to relax.
- In the competition, one participant felt he was bullwhipped into making a quick decision.
Meaning
To be bullwhipped often signifies a sense of being controlled or dominated, reminiscent of the physical power associated with the bullwhip itself.
Synonyms
- Beaten
- Dominated
- Controlled
