⚡drastic

Meaning

likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme and severe

extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect

Example Sentences

The company had to take drastic measures to survive the crisis.

The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.

Example Expressions

drastic times call for drastic measures

Synonyms

extreme, severe, radical, harsh, intense

Entry 1

extreme, severe, radical, harsh, intense

Entry 2

extreme, severe, radical, harsh

Antonyms

mild, moderate, gentle, gradual

Entry 1

mild, moderate, gentle

Entry 2

mild, gentle, moderate, gradual

Collocations

drastic change, drastic action, drastic measures, drastic reduction, drastic changes

Entry 1

drastic change, drastic action, drastic measures, drastic reduction

Entry 2

drastic measures, drastic changes, drastic action, drastic reduction