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drastisch — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • draconian adj Extremely harsh or severe, especially regarding laws or punishment.
  • drastic adj Extreme or severe, especially describing an action taken to fix a serious problem.
  • drastically adv In an extreme or severe way; to a great degree.
  • graphic adj Presented visually, through drawings, images, or pictures.

Senses

drastisch is used for these senses in English:

  • draconian Very severe, cruel, or harsh.
  • drastic Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.
  • drastically To a drastic degree.
  • graphic Explicit, vivid, descriptive, often in relation to depictions of sex or violence.
  • heavy-handed (pejorative) Overbearing, coercive; unnecessarily forceful; harsh, oppressive.

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