Definition of Whipsaw

to move or make something move quickly between two different directions

Examples of Whipsaw in a sentence

The politician tried to whipsaw his followers by going back and forth on his stance.  

In an attempt to whipsaw his readers, the author gave two different opinions in his latest article.  

The latest government change brought whipsaw adjustments between the two different parties.  

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