Pronunciation: /ˈslæʃɪŋ/
noun the action or act of cutting or striking with a violent or sweeping motion
A1 The slashing of prices attracted many customers to the store.
A2 She heard the slashing of branches as she walked through the forest.
B1 The slashing of funding for the arts has caused concern among artists.
B2 The slashing of regulations led to an increase in pollution levels.
C1 The slashing of interest rates by the central bank stimulated economic growth.
C2 The slashing of expenses helped the company increase its profits significantly.
verb to cut or strike with a violent or sweeping motion
A1 The chef is slashing the vegetables for the soup.
A2 She was slashing through the jungle with a machete.
B1 The company is slashing prices to attract more customers.
B2 The budget cuts are slashing funding for essential services.
C1 The CEO decided to slash the workforce in order to save costs.
C2 The government is considering slashing taxes to stimulate economic growth.
formal The chef was skilled at slashing vegetables with precision.
informal I saw him slashing through the crowd to get to the front of the line.
slang She was slashing prices at the store to attract more customers.
figurative His words were like a slashing sword, cutting through all the lies and deception.
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