Word of the Month: Draconian

Welcome to this month's Word of the Month! The term chosen for this month is draconian. Read below to learn how you can use this word to expand your vocabulary today!

Listen to Pronunciation

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"More draconian forms of policing and punishment are no guarantee of a reduction in violent crime." -Ash Sarkar

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Synonyms

harsh, severe, strict, extreme, drastic, stringent, tough

Additional Synonyms

cruel

brutal

oppressive

ruthless

relentless

authoritarian

despotic

tyrannical

arbitrary

repressive

iron-fisted

More Definition

rigorous; unusually severe or cruel

Example

"In some societies, there is a constant demand for draconian measures against drug-related crime."

Origin

Illustration Explained

'Draconian' originated in the late 19th century. The term is derived from the name of Draco (see Draco2) + -ian.

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"Far from curbing terror, we find that draconian laws used by a corrupt and communal police are creating conditions which will only exacerbate the problem."

Johnathan Swift

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A Draconian Approach

We hope you enjoyed this month's word challenge. Remember, practice makes perfect! Challenge yourself by writing a sentence using today's Word of the Month.

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VIDEO SERIES

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Draconian Methods

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Draconian Tactics

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Draconian Response

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