draconian

English - Turkish

Definition of draconian in English Turkish dictionary

gaddar

zalim

{s} drakon'a ait

{s} drakon yasalarına ait

acımasız

{s} merhametsiz

Related Terms

extremely oppressive. draconian

son derece baskıcı. gaddar

draconic

{s} zalim

draconic

{s} drakon'a ait

draconic

{s} gaddar

draconic

{s} merhametsiz

draconic

ejderha gibi

draconic

ejderhaya ait

English - English

Definition of draconian in English English dictionary

Very severe, oppressive or strict

The mayor announced draconian budget cuts today.

Of or resembling a dragon

of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of laws; "Draconian measures"

{s} harsh, cruel; pertaining to or characteristic of Draco (ancient Athenian magistrate known for his severe code of laws)

Pertaining to Draco, a famous lawgiver of Athens, 621 b

Draconian laws or measures are extremely harsh and severe. draconian measures to lower US healthcare costs. very strict and cruel draconian measures/controls/penalties etc (Drakon , ancient Greek judge who had criminals killed for very small crimes)

of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of laws; "Draconian measures

draconic

Related Terms

draconian law

cruel law, harsh law

take draconian measures

use tyrannical means, act as a despot, act as a tyrant

Hyphenation

Dra·co·ni·an

Turkish pronunciation

dreykōniın

Synonyms

cruel, hard, harsh, oppressive, rigid, strict, stringent, draconic, dragonlike, brutal, drastic, exorbitant, extreme, heavy-handed, rough

Pronunciation

/drāˈkōnēən/ /dreɪˈkoʊniːən/

Etymology

() From the Athenian lawmaker Draco, known for making harsh laws.

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