To clarify and deepen my understanding of the Whip, I pondered the following comparisons with similar and/or opposing cards. Maybe my comparisons will inspire you to make your own!
Pain, injury:
Whip: Pain is inflicted, injury is caused, on purpose, e.g. as punishment, or out of aggression.
Scythe: Injury, or pain, are only the by-product of an accident, of a break-up, or severance etc.