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drastic

/ˈdɹæs.tɪk/adjective2 syllables

Drastic means: forceful and extreme and rigorous.

Synonyms for drastic2

adjective, as in forceful and extreme and rigorous

forceful

also used for drastic

draconian

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What does drastic mean?1

adjective

1

forceful and extreme and rigorous“drastic measures”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with drastic?8

two syllables

plastic

three syllables

fantasticsarcasticelasticscholasticstochasticmonastic

five syllables

enthusiastic
Show 40 near rhymes
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Drastic in a sentence

  • Without a moment's hesitation, they took drastic action against the conspiracy.CM
  • Restaurants, cafes and bars report a drastic drop in customers.Hybrid
  • The time is ripe for a drastic reform.Lumi_alt
  • The premier announced his intention to undertake drastic reforms in parliament.unknown
  • The government undertook a drastic reform of parliament.BraveSentry
  • The government will have to take drastic action to solve the problem.CK
  • Japan has undergone a drastic change as a result of industrialization.CK
  • Drastic measures must be taken to prevent the further spread of the virus.darinmex

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