WHIPPER Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

whipper

noun

Definition of whipper

as in winner

one that defeats an enemy or opponent as the whippers of teams from much larger schools, our players have much to be proud of

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Recent Examples of whipper On the first pitch, Casey, who weighs almost twice as much as me, took the biggest whipper (a giant climbing fall) of his life. — The Editors, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Despite some controversy in the match, La Roja scored a dramatic extra-time winner to claim the World Cup trophy.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Their shunning of the Spanish coronation, however, felt uniquely unappealing, a show of disrespect to the winners of the most high-profile sporting event in the world.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of winner

Noun

Topuria, for his part, has vowed to run it back with Gaethje, praising his conqueror while promising the story between them is far from over.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Barcelona and Manchester City (in both domestic cups) were their elite conquerors in those competitions, though the 7-2 scoreline of the second leg at Camp Nou was embarrassing.

— The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026

Definition of conqueror

Noun

Of course, there are also nods to the beloved Raimi-era chainsaw with power tools like a brush trimmer and a heavy-duty hammer drill.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Definition of trimmer

Noun

It isn't meant to house a bed but simply to open up space above the 205 x 186-cm (81 x 73-in) master king bed, creating a more complete bedroom that gives sleepers loads of space to sit up comfortably.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
All woven together by a master storyteller the right would love and have tried to claim for themselves?

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026

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