slashing

(verb) cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete. Synonyms: slash, cut down.

(verb) beat severely with a whip or rod. Synonyms: flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce. Examples: "The teacher often flogged the students." "The children were severely trounced."

(verb) cut open. Synonyms: slash, gash. Example: "She slashed her wrists."

(verb) cut drastically. Synonyms: slash. Example: "Prices were slashed."

(verb) move or stir about violently. Synonyms: convulse, thresh, thresh about, thrash, thrash about, slash, toss, jactitate. Example: "The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed."

(adj) as if striking with slashing blows. Example: "His slashing demon-ridden cadenza."