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drastic

adjective as in severe, extreme

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The timing for when upfront deals take effect had seemed set to be one of the most drastic changes to the market and a sign of its overarching overhaul.

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They decided if the number was above seven, it would entitle them to take drastic action to shut down society.

Because this is such a drastic statement, I can’t imagine the players would agree without some reluctance.

Cooper said there has been a “drastic reduction in overtime” in the last month or two.

Between the virus taking over huge numbers of cells and the immune system’s drastic efforts to contain the infection, a lot of damage is done to the body and a person can become very sick.

Park employees helped John quit tobacco by way of a butts-proof glass enclosure, a drastic change in diet, and regular exercise.

The difference is nonetheless drastic: $220,119 and $44,453, respectively, on average per person annually.

On a local level, pipeline leaks and spills could have a number of drastic effects.

There are hopes and fears from both sides that something drastic might or might not happen.

As alarming as parents might find those results, Dr. Temple cautions against jumping to any drastic conclusions.

Clearly his business abilities were great; his reforms were bold and drastic, and success attended his efforts.

The powers thus given are, it will be observed, certainly drastic.

Alexander was a strong opponent of drastic remedies of all kinds.

Never before had there been such a drastic overhauling of the premises.

Used as a drastic hydragogue in dropsies; and in scrofula, &c.

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On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to drastic, such as: dire, forceful, harsh, radical, desperate, and exorbitant.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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