whip
lash
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a neck injury caused by a sudden jerking motion, usually from a car accident
- He suffered from whiplash after the rear-end collision.
- The doctor diagnosed her with whiplash and recommended physical therapy.
- After the accident, she experienced severe whiplash and had trouble turning her head.
- He was off work for two weeks due to whiplash.
- The crash caused whiplash, leaving the driver with neck pain.
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