1. cutting or striking with violent sweeping strokes
2. severely critical or harsh
3. drastically reducing or cutting

1. the action of cutting with violent sweeping strokes

Examples

• The knight made slashing movements with his sword.
• The critic wrote a slashing review of the new play.
• The company announced slashing budget cuts.
• The slashing of the canvas destroyed the painting.
• Her slashing wit made everyone uncomfortable.
• The storm brought slashing rain and wind.
• The slashing of prices attracted many customers.