adjective · Hard SAT word

    Draconian

    harsh; unusually or unreasonably harsh or severe

    Draconian in a sentence

    The draconian penalties imposed by the court shocked everyone.

    Synonyms for draconian

    Antonyms for draconian

    • lenient
    • gentle
    • merciful

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