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slashing

[/ˈslæʃɪŋ/]
noun, verb (gerund/present participle), adjective
corte, golpe de corte, redução drástica
1. The action of making violent sweeping cuts with a sharp weapon or tool
The slashing of the sword echoed through the hall.
O golpe de corte da espada ecoou pelo salão.
2. Making deep cuts or wounds
The slash marks on the canvas were intentional.
Os cortes na tela foram intencionais.
3. Reducing something drastically, especially prices or budgets
The company is slashing prices to attract new customers.
A empresa está reduzindo drasticamente os preços para atrair novos clientes.
4. Adjective: Severe, harsh, or causing significant impact
The report gave a slashing critique of the government's policies.
O relatório fez uma crítica severa das políticas do governo.
NYC Slang
cuttin' (informal), slashin' prices (colloquial business term)
Synonyms
cuttingstrikingreducingdecreasingslicingsevering
Antonyms
increasingraisingaddingconstructing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
corte, redução drástica
Used commonly in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
corte fundo, redução brava
More colloquial usage in informal speech
São Paulo
corte severo, redução agressiva
Often used in business and economic contexts
Portugal
corte violento, redução abrupta
Similar to Brazilian usage but with slight formal variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

slashing prices
slashing costs
slashing budget
slashing criticism
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