Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whipsaw
verb
ˈwɪpsɔː
Definition
A situation in which a company or economy suffers from two opposing forces, leading to a loss or difficulty in decision-making.
Examples
- Due to the volatile market, investors often find themselves whipsawed by conflicting economic signals.
- The company was whipsawed between rising raw materials costs and declining product prices, making profits elusive.
Meaning
The term ‘whipsaw’ typically refers to a scenario where an individual or entity is adversely affected by two different pressures or market conditions at the same time.
Synonyms
- double-bind
- conundrum
- predicament
