Directions: The following question contains three sentences labelled as A, B, and C, each with a highlighted word. Identify the word from the given options that is the synonym of all three highlighted words.

A: The government’s draconian measures to stifle dissent shocked the public.

B: Critics argue that the new security laws are oppressive and draconian.

C: Many found the punishment imposed to be harsh and disproportionately severe.