Synonyms for drastic
ˈdræs tɪkdras·tic

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1. drasticadjective

   forceful and extreme and rigorous

   "drastic measures"

   Antonyms:
   forceless, unforceful

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1. drasticadjective

   Synonyms:
   (Med.) powerful (as a purgative), active, efficacious

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1. List of paraphrases for "drastic":

   dramatic, radical, drastically, draconian, sharp, severe, dramatically, fierce

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1. DRASTIC

   Synonyms:
   Dutch Renal Artery Stenosis Intervention Cooperative Study

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1. Zara Patel:

   This can (and often does) lead to deep depression and a drastic reduction in quality of life.

2. Avril Haines:

   And the current trend increases the likelihood that President Russian President Vladimir Putin will turn to more drastic means, including imposing martial law, reorienting industrial production, or potentially escalatory military actions to free up the resources needed to achieve Russian President Vladimir Putin objectives as the conflict drags on, or if Russian President Vladimir Putin perceives The Russians is losing in Ukraine.

3. Torture Claudio Grossman:

   In certain moments, people living in a situation of conflict and desperation tend to think that 'drastic measures' will function.

4. Marie Schubert:

   Allowing the early release of the most dangerous criminals, shortening sentences as much as 50%, impacts crime victims and creates a serious public safety risk, this petition asks CDCR to repeal these regulations, begin the process anew, and allow for transparency and public input. Victims, their families, and all Californians deserve a fair and honest debate about the wisdom of such drastic regulations.

5. Chiara Sainaghi:

   We're seeing a drastic fall in calls by women because they have less freedom in this situation of forced confinement.