Synonyms of conscript

conscript 1 of 2

noun

ˈkän-ˌskript 

as in recruit

a person forced or required to enroll in military service

as the war continued, the body of enlisted soldiers was supplemented by an increasing number of conscripts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recruit
• draftee
• levy
• inductee
• rookie
• selectee

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• volunteer
• enlistee

conscript

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verb

kən-ˈskript 

as in to draft

to pick especially for required military service

was conscripted into the army shortly after turning 18

Synonyms & Similar Words

• draft
• recruit
• enlist
• levy
• conscribe
• volunteer
• enroll
• impress
• call up
• press
• sign up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharge
• muster out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conscript

Noun

The report said seven were killed in the attack, including conscripts and career soldiers. — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Jung also highlighted the South Korean military’s personnel shortage, especially among noncommissioned officers and officers expected to help train new conscripts to use drones. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026

Verb

Veramonteforte, the sartorial atelier established by design veteran Massimo Monteforte in 2023, has launched its first ready-to-wear capsule, conscripting marquee partners for the occasion. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 June 2026

And a reverse centaur is someone who is conscripted to help the machine. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026