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Definitions

slashing

[slash-ing] / ˈslæʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
biting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
caustic scathing stinging withering
STRONG
bitter cutting
WEAK
acerbic acid acidic acrid acrimonious astringent corrosive incisive mordacious mordant pungent severe sharp trenchant truculent vitriolic
Antonyms
STRONGEST
kind nice
STRONG
pleasant

Example Sentences

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Dealing with deficits, whether through slashing spending or raising taxes, would have the opposite effect.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

CNBC, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that Oracle was slashing thousands of workers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The San Francisco-based company said it’s slashing roughly 7% of its global workforce.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

As the Eid al-Fitr holiday approaches, hundreds of Dubai's luxury hotels are slashing rates in a bid to attract at least local residents and their families.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Rebecca slashing at her horse; Rebecca seizing life with her two hands; Rebecca, triumphant, leaning down from the minstrels’ gallery with a smile on her lips.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier