drastic

Refers to a severe and far-reaching action taken to resolve a situation.

A very significant and often sudden alteration or modification.

A severe and extreme action taken to achieve a particular purpose.

A severe and significant action taken as part of a series to achieve something.

A large and severe reduction, especially in spending or services.

A very large and rapid reduction in size, amount, or intensity.

A very large and rapid growth in size, amount, or intensity.

The action of making something smaller or less in amount, by a large degree.

A sharp and severe decrease in number, quality, or importance.

A sudden and substantial fall, for example in price or temperature.

A very large and noticeable enhancement in quality or condition.

A significant reduction in production, spending, or staff.

A significant and decisive action or change of strategy.

A fundamental and far-reaching change to improve a system or organization.

A solution or treatment for a problem that is extreme and powerful.

A major and thorough alteration or amendment of something.

An extreme and often difficult answer to a problem.

A sudden and extreme change in the direction of events.