extreme measures
- drasticSevere and far-reaching
- desperateDriven by urgent need
- radicalRoot-indicating symbol
- last resortFinal available option
- direExtremely serious or urgent
harsh · severe · ruthless · nuclear option · emergency · crisis · escalation · intervention · sacrifice · gamble · risky · bold · aggressive · forceful · brink · breaking point · all-out · scorched earth
intensity of response
extreme measuresmeasured response
Controlled, proportional reply
half measures · soft touch · gradualism · baby steps · inaction