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View usage for: slashing in British English (ˈslæʃɪŋ) adjectiveaggressively or harshly critical (esp in the phrase slashing attack) Derived forms slashingly (ˈslashingly) adverb slashing in American English (slæʃɪŋ) adjective1. severe; merciless; violent 3. Informal huge a slashing success noun4. the act of one that slashes 5. slash1 (sense 10) slash1 (sense 11) 6. Sport the illegal act of swinging the stick at an opponent, as in ice hockey Derived forms slashingly (ˈslashingly) adverb Synonyms of 'slashing'savage, biting, aggressive, harsh More Synonyms of slashing Additional synonymsDefinition piercing a raw, biting northerly wind Synonyms piercing, cutting, cold, sharp, freezing, frozen, bitter, raw, chill, harsh, penetrating, arctic (informal), nipping, icy, blighting, chilly, wintry, gelid, cold as ice Definition cruel He was the victim of a very brutal attack. Synonyms cruel, harsh, savage, grim, vicious, ruthless, ferocious, callous, sadistic, heartless, atrocious, inhuman, merciless, cold-blooded, inhumane, brutish, bloodthirsty, remorseless, barbarous, pitiless, uncivilized, hard-heartedDefinition savagely fierce or cruel By its nature a lion is ferocious. Synonyms fierce, violent, savage, ravening, predatory, feral, rapacious, wild- slapdash
- slapstick
- slash
- slashing
- slate
- slatternly
- slaughter
Additional synonymsDefinition unkind and showing no understanding the harsh experience of war Synonyms cruel, savage, brutal, ruthless, relentless, unrelenting, barbarous, pitilessThey have long been subject to searing criticism. Synonyms cutting, biting, severe, bitter, harsh, scathing, acrimonious, barbed, hurtful, sarcastic, sardonic, caustic, vitriolic, trenchant, mordant, mordacious, acerb Definition (of an animal) fierce or hostile He suffered a vicious attack by a group of gang members. Synonyms savage, brutal, violent, bad, dangerous, foul, cruel, ferocious, monstrous, vile, atrocious, diabolical, heinous, abhorrent, barbarous, fiendish |