⚖️draconian

adjective
/drəˈkoʊniən/

Meaning

Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.

Example Sentences

The new regulations were criticized as draconian.

Example Expressions

draconian measures

Synonyms

harsh, severe, strict, oppressive, cruel

Antonyms

lenient, mild, tolerant

Collocations

draconian law, draconian measures, draconian rules

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