slash
Translation
to slash, to cut violently, to reduce drastically
Examples
He slashed the canvas with a knife.
He slashed the canvas with a knife.
The company had to slash prices to compete.
The company had to slash prices to compete.
The budget for education was slashed.
The budget for education was slashed.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to cut (sth.) violently with a long sweeping movement He slashed the canvas with a knife.
((sth.)) to reduce (sth.) by a large amount The company had to slash prices to compete.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cut, gash, reduce, decrease
Etymology
Possibly from Old French 'esclachier' meaning 'to break'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound a sword makes, or slashing a price tag with a red pen to show a discount.