► 動詞斬る  [(1)きる]    
meaning:  cut  rank: 1☆ 
彼は
敵を
斬った ⇨ He cut the enemy to death with a sword  
(☛ 斬る is often used when a sword is used)斬る  [(1)きる]    
meaning:  criticize  rank: 3☆ 
評論家が
世相を斬る
政治番組 ⇨ A political show where critics chop, dissect, the society  
(☛ Figurative and theatrical use)