Drastic

Meaning

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

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

Example Sentences

The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.

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

Example Expressions

drastic times call for drastic measures

Synonyms

extreme, severe, radical, harsh, intense

Entry 1

extreme, severe, radical, harsh

Entry 2

extreme, severe, radical, harsh, intense

Antonyms

mild, gentle, moderate, gradual

Entry 1

mild, gentle, moderate, gradual

Entry 2

mild, moderate, gentle

Collocations

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

Entry 1

drastic measures, drastic changes, drastic action, drastic reduction

Entry 2

drastic change, drastic action, drastic measures, drastic reduction