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draconian
/dɹəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/
adj 4noun 1
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5ADJ.
far, southern
VERB + DRACONIAN
announced, details, imposed, learned, popped, resorting, rules, slapped
DRACONIAN + NOUN
constitution, gaza, infrastructure, kulp, punishment, punishments, sanctions, terms
PREP.
from, from, in, on
ADV.
quickly, such, utterly
Definitions
adj
1
Very severe, cruel, or harsh.
The mayor announced draconian budget cuts today.
The conflict in the countryside resulted in a far more draconian punishment. The Southern Cross flag flew over the camps of striking shearers, who in revenge for their victimisation burned grass, fences, buildings and even riverboats[…]
adj
1
Of, relating to, characteristic of, or resembling a dragon.
The dragon came low to the earth. It defied every image of a draconian being Kulp had ever seen.
A large sandwyrm (which isn't to be confused with a sandworm) popped its draconian head from the earth.
noun
1
A creature resembling a dragon.
... Draconians are fast. They'll fly to meet us no doubt. I remember after a few moments that the human queen is here as well. I call out to her, “Human queen, you are rescued by the Draconians. Come forth and know that you are safe under[…]
... Draconians keep for pets . Vithacan - Symbionts that attach themselves to other creatures and survive off their emotional energy . Soul suckers is a disrespectful term for their race . Zelerians Race of squid like creatures with few[…]
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The mayor announced draconian budget cuts today.
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The conflict in the countryside resulted in a far more draconian punishment. The Southern Cross flag flew over the camps of striking shearers, who in revenge for their victimisation burned grass, fenc
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Perhaps lessons had already been learned from the Draconian infrastructure cuts on the Waterloo-Exeter route.
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The dragon came low to the earth. It defied every image of a draconian being Kulp had ever seen.
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A large sandwyrm (which isn't to be confused with a sandworm) popped its draconian head from the earth.
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... Draconians are fast. They'll fly to meet us no doubt. I remember after a few moments that the human queen is here as well. I call out to her, “Human queen, you are rescued by the Draconians. Come
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