draconian (Meaning)

Wordnet

draconian (a)

of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of laws

Webster

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

The draconian laws imposed by the totalitarian regime stifled any form of dissent.
The draconian measures taken by the government to curb the spread of the pandemic raised concerns regarding civil liberties.
His employer treated him without a shred of empathy, and his policies were draconian.
The company faced fierce backlash for its draconian return-to-office policy, which forced employees to work from the office full-time.
The draconian restrictions on freedom of speech led to a stifled intellectual climate in the country.
The draconian drug laws enforced by the authorities resulted in mass incarcerations and ruined lives.
The draconian punishments inflicted upon criminals in ancient times were meant to serve as a deterrent, but their brutality often overshadowed their effectiveness.
The school's draconian dress code, which prohibited any form of self-expression, was met with strong opposition from students and parents alike.
The draconian censorship laws imposed by the government severely limited access to information and stifled independent journalism.
The draconian measures taken by the landlord to evict tenants during the pandemic were widely criticized as heartless and inhumane.

of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of lawsPertaining to Draco, a famous lawgiver of Athens, 621 b. c.

cruel,harsh, ruthless, oppressive, brutal, sadistic, inhumane, savage, barbarous,grim

tender, tender, lenient, warm, charitable, lenient, merciful, charitable,warm, merciful

The draconian laws imposed by the totalitarian regime stifled any form of dissent.

The draconian measures taken by the government to curb the spread of the pandemic raised concerns regarding civil liberties.

His employer treated him without a shred of empathy, and his policies were draconian.

The company faced fierce backlash for its draconian return-to-office policy, which forced employees to work from the office full-time.