whipsawed

[US]/wɪpˈsɔːd/
[UK]/wɪpˈsɔd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to saw with a saw that is moved back and forth; to suffer a double loss; to exploit one party against another

Phrases & Collocations

whipsawed market

whipsawed investors

whipsawed stocks

whipsawed economy

whipsawed traders

whipsawed prices

whipsawed assets

whipsawed situation

whipsawed performance

whipsawed strategy

Example Sentences

the stock market whipsawed investors with its sudden ups and downs.

he felt whipsawed by the conflicting advice from his friends.

during the debate, the politician was whipsawed by tough questions from both sides.

the sudden changes in policy whipsawed the employees, creating confusion.

investors were whipsawed by the rapid changes in the market conditions.

the athlete was whipsawed by injuries and performance pressures.

she felt whipsawed by the demands of work and family life.

the negotiations whipsawed when both parties changed their positions.

the economic downturn whipsawed consumers, affecting their spending habits.

he was whipsawed by the emotional highs and lows of the relationship.

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