drastic

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/ˈdɹɑːs.tɪk/ English

Definitions

noun

A powerful, fast-acting purgative medicine.

adjective

Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.“If our third attempt fails, we may need drastic ideas.”
Acting rapidly or violently.

Related words

Synonyms

draconian forceful intensive tough robust severe stern enormous stringent sharply strong stiff rigorous fiercely vehement flagrant

Associated

measures reduction cuts changes decrease decline overhaul change restructuring fantastic consequences shift

Rhymes

enthusiastic sarcastic fantastic stochastic bombastic elastic spastic ecclesiastic unenthusiastic monastic

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