[{"_1":2,"_153":-5,"_154":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4},"routes/word",{"_5":6,"_21":22,"_145":146,"_151":152},"entry",{"_7":8,"_9":8,"_10":-5,"_11":12,"_13":14,"_15":16,"_17":18,"_19":20},"headword","draconian","slug","pronunciation","type","adjective","complexity","simple","totalCollocations",4,"avgFrequency",6.9,"languageVariants",[],"categories",[23],{"_24":25,"_9":26,"_27":28},"name","ADJECTIVE + NOUN","adjective-noun","collocations",[29,68,97,126],{"_30":31,"_32":33,"_9":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_45":46,"_67":-5},"collocation","measure","phrase","draconian measure","draconian-measure","usage","Describes an action or law that is extremely harsh and severe.","label","","frequency",{"_41":42,"_43":44},"score",8,"perMillion",15.2,"examples",[47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66],"The government imposed draconian measures to control the pandemic.","The government imposed draconian measures to curb the spread of the virus.","Critics argued that the new draconian measures violated civil liberties.","Critics argued that the new law was a draconian measure that infringed on civil liberties.","The company adopted draconian measures to reduce costs during the recession.","Facing economic collapse, the country was forced to adopt draconian measures.","Many citizens protested against the draconian measures implemented by the authorities.","Many felt the school's zero-tolerance policy was a draconian measure for minor infractions.","The school board introduced draconian measures to address bullying incidents.","Implementing such draconian measures could lead to widespread public unrest.","Economists warned that such draconian measures could harm economic recovery.","The company took draconian measures to cut costs, resulting in mass layoffs.","The military regime enforced draconian measures to suppress dissent.","Historically, some rulers have resorted to draconian measures to maintain power.","Environmental groups called for draconian measures to combat climate change.","Is this truly the only option, or are these draconian measures an overreaction?","The prison system implemented draconian measures following the riot.","The dictator’s draconian measures stifled any form of dissent.","Opposition leaders denounced the draconian measures as authoritarian overreach.","Such draconian measures rarely solve problems in the long term.","translation",{"_30":69,"_32":70,"_9":71,"_35":72,"_37":38,"_39":73,"_45":76,"_67":-5},"restriction","draconian restriction","draconian-restriction","Indicates a limit or control that is extremely severe and limiting.",{"_41":74,"_43":75},7.2,9.3,[77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96],"The new law imposes draconian restrictions on freedom of speech.","The government imposed draconian restrictions on freedom of speech.","During the pandemic, the government implemented draconian restrictions on travel.","Critics argued that the new laws were draconian restrictions on civil liberties.","The company's draconian restriction on internet usage angered many employees.","During the pandemic, many countries faced draconian restrictions on international travel.","Historians argue that the regime's fall was partly due to its draconian restrictions on the economy.","The company's draconian restrictions on internet usage upset the employees.","Many people felt that a city-wide curfew was a draconian restriction of their civil liberties.","Such draconian restrictions are often seen as a violation of basic human rights.","If we don't act now, we may face more draconian restrictions on water usage in the future.","Protesters gathered to voice their anger against the draconian restrictions.","Do you believe such a draconian restriction is necessary to ensure public safety?","The court eventually overturned the draconian restrictions placed on the press.","The industry is struggling under the weight of these draconian restrictions on imports.","Small businesses struggled to survive under the draconian restrictions imposed during the lockdown.","Draconian restrictions were placed on the media to control the narrative.","The regime is known for its draconian restrictions on political assembly.","The school's draconian restriction on mobile phone use was unpopular among students.","Experts warned that draconian restrictions might have unintended economic consequences.",{"_30":98,"_32":99,"_9":100,"_35":101,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_45":105,"_67":-5},"penalty","draconian penalty","draconian-penalty","Refers to a punishment that is excessively severe for the crime committed.",{"_41":103,"_43":104},7,8.5,[106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125],"The new law imposes a draconian penalty for tax evasion.","The government introduced a draconian penalty for minor traffic violations.","Many considered the life sentence a draconian penalty for a non-violent crime.","Critics argue that life imprisonment for such a crime is a draconian penalty.","The military regime was known for imposing draconian penalties on dissenters.","The new law imposes a draconian penalty on anyone caught sharing confidential data.","Is such a draconian penalty really an effective deterrent to petty theft?","Human rights groups have condemned the draconian penalty of corporal punishment.","The corporation faced a draconian penalty from the environmental agency for the chemical spill.","Many believe that the draconian penalty does not fit the relatively minor offense.","Historically, piracy on the high seas carried the draconian penalty of death.","The dictator enforced a draconian penalty for speaking out against the regime.","He argued against the draconian penalty, suggesting rehabilitation would be more effective.","Voters are split over whether to abolish such a draconian penalty.","A draconian penalty was handed down, shocking the international community.","The company faced a draconian penalty for violating environmental regulations.","If the proposed draconian penalty is passed, it could discourage whistleblowers.","The court decided to overturn the draconian penalty, calling it unconstitutional.","The school's policy of immediate expulsion is a draconian penalty for a first offense.","Citizens staged a protest against the draconian penalty proposed by the council.",{"_30":127,"_32":128,"_9":129,"_35":130,"_37":38,"_39":131,"_45":134,"_67":-5},"cut","draconian cut","draconian-cut","Refers to a very severe reduction, especially in spending or budgets.",{"_41":132,"_43":133},5.5,2.1,[135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,143,144],"The government announced draconian cuts to public spending to tackle the national debt.","Many community services will be affected by the proposed draconian cuts in the budget.","Facing bankruptcy, the company had to implement draconian cuts across all departments.","Critics argue that such draconian cuts will disproportionately harm the most vulnerable in society.","The university is protesting a draconian cut of 30% to its arts funding.","A series of draconian cuts in the research and development department has stifled innovation.","If these draconian cuts are approved, thousands of public sector jobs will be lost.","The city has already suffered from several draconian cuts to its infrastructure budget over the past decade.","No one expected such a draconian cut to the environmental protection agency's funding.","The new CEO's plan involves draconian cuts to employee benefits and salaries.","relatedEntries",{"_147":148,"_149":150},"asSubject",[],"asObject",[],"serverTranslations",{},"actionData","errors"]