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drastic

/ˈdɹɑːs.tɪk/
noun

  1. A powerful, fast-acting purgative medicine.

adjective

  1. Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.

    "If our third attempt fails, we may need drastic ideas."

  2. Acting rapidly or violently.

Synonymsdraconian

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