slashed
word · lemma: slash
Definition
Used to describe something that has been cut or torn with a sharp object, or something that has been greatly reduced.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in news or business to mean 'reduced greatly' (e.g., 'prices were slashed'), and in literal sense for physical cuts. Commonly appears in passive voice. Not used for small or gentle cuts—implies something quick and forceful.
Spanish: cortado - reducido drásticamentePortuguese (BR): cortado - reduzido drasticamentePortuguese (PT): cortado - reduzido drasticamenteChinese (Simplified): 砍伤 - 大幅削减Chinese (Traditional): 砍傷 - 大幅削減Hindi: काटा गया - भारी कमी की गईArabic: مُمَزَّق - مُخفض بشكل كبيرBengali: কাটা - ব্যাপকভাবে কমানোRussian: разрезанный - резко сокращённыйJapanese: 切り裂かれた - 大幅に削減されたVietnamese: bị chém - bị cắt giảm mạnhKorean: 베어진 - 대폭 줄어든Turkish: yaralanmış (kesilmiş) - büyük ölçüde azaltılmışUrdu: کٹا ہوا - بہت زیادہ کم کیا گیاIndonesian: teriris - dipotong besar-besaran
Example Sentences
The prices were slashed during the sale.
basic
He was slashed on the arm by a knife.
basic
The budget was slashed by 50%.
basic
Tickets were slashed to half their original price just before the concert.
natural
His coat was badly slashed after running through the brambles.
natural
After complaints, the company slashed delivery times to just one day.
natural