drastic

Speech parts

1. drastic - Noun

2. drastic - Adjective

3. drastic - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Acting rapidly and violently; efficacious; powerful; -- opposed to bland; as, drastic purgatives.

A violent purgative. See Cathartic.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

draconian major severe extreme fundamental intense violent radical harsh tough sweeping stringent far-reaching savage high
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Antonyms

needless foundation good auxiliary humane midway
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Phrases with the word

drastic times call for drastic measures drastic difference drastic change drastic change in the industry drastic measures drastic warning

Anagrams

cardist

Examples

drastic measures Source: Internet

Abdel Hadi was also hesitant to take drastic measures against the army, especially in front of its chief of staff, who was present during the interrogation, and subsequently released Nasser. Source: Internet

2012 category restructuring On April 6, 2011, The Recording Academy announced a drastic overhaul of many Grammy Award categories for 2012. Source: Internet

AceShowbiz has listed several of your favorite child stars who have gone on drastic transformation. Source: Internet

According to The Times of London, it was at that point, with images of the burning embassy plastered all over TV, that Mr Trump "snapped" and settled on a drastic response he had previously ignored. Source: Internet

And I also encourage residents to learn more about the Growth Management Act and how our town is on track to accommodate growth without having to create drastic ways to modify Edmonds. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

drasha Draskhanakert Drass drastic change drastic change in the industry drastic difference