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      drastic
      noun
      A powerful, fast-acting purgative medicine.
      adjective
      Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.
      (Orig. of medicine) Acting rapidly or violently.
      Roots
      drastikosdrast- · Greek · active, effective
      Synonyms for drastic
      draconianadjradicaladjextremeadjsevereadjforcefuladjdireadjharshadj
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