whipsawed Definition
- 1to be caught between two difficult situations or opposing forces
- 2to cut with a whipsaw
Using whipsawed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "whipsawed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The company was whipsawed by the economic downturn and the sudden increase in competition.
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The politician was whipsawed by the conflicting demands of his constituents.
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The carpenter whipsawed the log into planks.
whipsawed Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for whipsawed
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Summary: whipsawed in Brief
'Whipsawed' [ˈwɪpsɔːd] refers to being caught between two difficult situations or opposing forces, or to cut with a whipsaw. Examples include 'The company was whipsawed by the economic downturn and the sudden increase in competition,' and 'The carpenter whipsawed the log into planks.'
