slashed
/slæʃt/
verb
- Cut or cut into something with a violent sweeping motion, often with a knife or sharp tool.
- The thief slashed the painting with a box cutter.
- The chef slashed the bread crust to let steam escape.
- He slashed through the thick underbrush with a machete.
- Reduced drastically or sharply, especially in price, amount, or budget.
- The company slashed its workforce to cut costs.
- The government slashed funding for the arts program.
- The store slashed prices by 50% for the clearance sale.
- Criticized or attacked harshly in words or writing.
- The editorial slashed the mayor's policy as ineffective.
- He slashed his opponent's argument during the debate.
- The critic slashed the new movie in her review.
adjective
- Having been cut or marked with a slash or slashes.
- The slashed tire was completely flat.
- The slashed canvas could not be repaired.
- She wore a jacket with slashed sleeves for a punk look.