slashing

/ˈslæʃɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Very forceful, severe, or critical; used to describe a sharp reduction or harsh criticism.
    • The slashing winds damaged many homes along the coast.
    • The company made slashing cuts to its workforce.
    • She wrote a slashing review of the new restaurant.
Synonyms
noun
  1. The act of cutting something with a sharp tool, often in a violent or forceful way.
    • The slashing of the overgrown vines took all afternoon.
    • The knight's slashing of the ropes freed the prisoners.
    • He was arrested for the slashing of several car tires.
  2. A severe reduction or cut, especially in prices, budgets, or services.
    • The slashing of the education budget angered many parents.
    • The slashing of staff led to longer wait times for customers.
    • The store announced a slashing of prices for the holiday sale.