English
Etymology
From the Athenian lawmaker w:Draco (lawgiver)|Draco, known for making harsh laws.
Pronunciation
dr�-k�n'i�n, /dr��k��ni�n/, /<tt>dr@"k@Uni@n</tt>/
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:Rhymes:English:-��ni�n|Rhymes: -��ni�n
Adjective
draconian
- Very severe, oppressive or strict.
#:The despot chose a draconian punishment for the revolutionary.
#:The Nazi regime was a draconian regime.
Synonyms
astringent
cruel
hard
harsh
oppressive
rigid
strict
Translations
trans-top|severe, oppressive or strict
Finnish: erittäin ankara
French: draconien
German: drakonisch :de:drakonisch|(de)
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Italian: draconiano
Portuguese: draconiano
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See also
draco
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