slashing

An archaic adjective meaning very severe, cutting, or devastating, often used in literary contexts to describe criticism or weather.

deVeraltetes Adjektiv für etwas sehr Hartes, Scharfes oder Zerstörerisches, oft in literarischen Kontexten für beißende Kritik oder Wetter gebraucht.ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее очень суровый, резкий или разрушительный, часто используемое в литературных контекстах для описания критики или погоды.esAdjetivo que describe algo extremadamente severo, duro o destructivo, usado a menudo en contextos literarios para referirse a críticas mordaces o a condiciones climáticas violentas.frAdjectif littéraire qui qualifie une critique ou un discours extrêmement sévère et cinglant, ou un vent ou une attaque d'une violence destructrice.ptAdjetivo usado em contextos literários para descrever algo extremamente severo, cortante ou destrutivo, como críticas, comentários ou intempéries.zh书面语形容词，意为非常严厉、猛烈或具毁灭性的，常用于文学语境中形容批评或天气。arصفة تعني قاسياً جداً أو حاداً أو مدمّراً، وتُستخدم غالباً في السياقات الأدبية لوصف النقد أو الطقس. وتشمل معانيها الرئيسية: القطع والتقطيع، والقسوة والحدّة، والتدمير.

1. Vigorous and forceful B2 informal

   Done with great energy and force, as if striking with slashing blows.

   • The team launched a slashing attack on their opponents.
   • He made a slashing motion with his sword.
   • The movie features slashing action sequences.

   deEnergisch und scharfruЭнергичный и резкийesContundente y enérgicofrVigoureux et tranchantptEnérgico e contundentezh猛烈有力的arقوي وحاسم

   Synonyme: aggressivedevastatingdynamicenergeticferociousforcefulintensepowerfulspiritedvigorous

   Antonyme: feeblegentlemildsoftweak

• more slashing comparative form
• most slashing superlative form

A verb used to indicate cutting something with a violent sweeping motion, or to reduce something drastically.

deVerb, das das Schneiden von etwas mit einer schnellen, schwungvollen Bewegung oder eine drastische Kürzung von etwas bezeichnet.ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения разрезания чего-либо резким размашистым движением или резкого сокращения чего-либо.esVerbo que significa cortar algo con un movimiento amplio y rápido, o reducir algo drásticamente.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de couper quelque chose d'un mouvement vif et ample, ou de réduire fortement quelque chose.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de cortar algo com um movimento rápido e amplo ou de reduzir algo de forma brusca.zh动词，表示用猛烈挥动的动作劈开或切割某物，也表示大幅削减或裁减某事物。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على قطع شيء ما بحركة حادة وسريعة، أو على الخفض الحاد في شيء ما.

1. Cut with sweeping strokes B2 formal

   To cut something using a wide, forceful motion, typically with a sharp tool like a knife, ax, or machete.

   • He slashed through the thick underbrush with his machete.
   • The attacker slashed the canvas with a knife.
   • She slashed the rope with a single, swift motion.

   deMit Schwung schneidenruРубить размашистыми ударамиestajar o cortar con un movimiento ampliofrtailler en tranchantptCortar com golpes amploszh猛力挥砍arالقطع بضربات واسعة

   Synonyme: cutgashgougehacklaceratesawsiltslice

2. Beat severely with a whip B2 formal

   To strike someone or something repeatedly and violently with a whip or similar instrument.

   • The cruel master slashed the horse with his whip.
   • In the old days, prisoners were sometimes slashed as punishment.
   • He slashed the air with his riding crop in frustration.

   dePeitschenruХлестатьesAzotar violentamentefrFouetter violemmentptChicotearzh鞭打arيَجْلِدُ

   Synonyme: beatfloglashscourgethrashwhip

3. Cut open B2 formal

   To make a long, deep cut in something, often to expose the inside.

   • The surgeon slashed open the patient's abdomen.
   • He slashed the bag open to see what was inside.
   • The box was slashed open by a sharp blade.

   deAufschlitzenruРазрезатьescortar en canalfrentailler profondémentptCortarzh切开arشقّ

   Synonyme: cutgashinciselaceratescoreslit

4. Reduce drastically B2 informal

   To reduce something, such as costs, prices, or time, by a very large amount.

   • The company slashed its budget by 50%.
   • They slashed the prices on all electronics for the sale.
   • The new manager slashed the project timeline in half.

   dedrastisch reduzierenruРезко сократитьesReducir drásticamentefrRéduire drastiquementptReduzir drasticamentezh大幅削减arخَفْضٌ حادّ

   Synonyme: axecutcut backshavetrim

   Antonyme: augmentboostincreaseraise

5. Move violently C1 informal

   To move or stir about in a violent or aggressive manner.

   • The wounded animal slashed about in the bushes.
   • He slashed his arms through the water, trying to swim faster.
   • The storm slashed through the coastal town, causing destruction.

   deWütenruБушеватьesMoverse violentamentefrse démener violemmentptAgitar violentamentezh猛砍arالاندفاع بعنف

   Synonyme: flaillashthrash

• slashed past participle
• slashed past simple
• slashing present participle
• slashes third person singular