slashed

• Describe algo que ha sido reducido drásticamente o disminuido, usado a menudo en contextos de precios o tarifas que han sido bajados de forma significativa. También puede referirse a algo cortado o hendido, como una tela o una superficie.

Describes something that has been cut or reduced sharply, often used in the context of prices or rates being drastically lowered.

1. Cut or reduced drasticallyB2informal

   Reduced by a large amount, often suddenly or severely.

   recortado drásticamente

   • The company announced slashed prices for the holiday sale.
   • Government funding for the program was slashed by 50%.
   • The store has slashed its inventory to make room for new stock.

   Sinónimoschoppedcutdecreasedloweredreducedtrimmed

   Antónimosaugmentedincreasedraised

2. Cut with a sharp instrumentB1formal

   Marked or damaged by a cut made with a sharp object.

   cortado con un instrumento afilado

   • The slashed tire caused the car to swerve.
   • He had a slashed sleeve from the broken glass.
   • The painting was found with a slashed canvas.

   Sinónimoscutincisedlaceratedslicedslittorn

   Antónimosintactunmarked

• Verbo que significa cortar algo con un movimiento amplio y rápido, o reducir algo drásticamente.

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

1. Cut with sweeping strokesB2formal

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

   tajar o cortar con un movimiento amplio

   • 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.

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2. Beat severely with a whipB2formal

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

   Azotar violentamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbeatfloglashscourgethrashwhip

3. Cut openB2formal

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

   cortar en canal

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscutgashinciselaceratescoreslit

4. Reduce drasticallyB2informal

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

   Reducir drásticamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaxecutcut backshavetrim

   Antónimosaugmentboostincreaseraise

5. Move violentlyC1informal

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

   Moverse violentamente

   • 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.

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