WHIPPED (UP) Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

whipped (up)

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Definition of whipped (up)

past tense of whip (up)

as in provoked

to bring (something volatile or intense) into being whipped up protests against the proposed amendment to the state's constitution

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But this latest barrage is both broader and more intense, largely because Ukraine’s recent successes, particularly inside Russia, have provoked Putin to try to reclaim battlefield momentum.

— Ian Bremmer, Time, 31 July 2026
That bitter end came in extra time at the 2006 World Cup final, when Zidane, who had already said the game would be his last as a player at age 34, was provoked into headbutting opponent Marco Materazzi and got sent off.

— Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 28 July 2026

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Multiple people familiar with the matter said the crown prince raised concerns about plans for potential strikes on Iran during the call.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
The union has also raised questions about Cázares' role as fiscal advisor, pointing to her previous work overseeing other financially troubled school districts and questioning her compensation.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

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