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conscript

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of conscript

  1. 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 draftee, inductee, selectee Related Words levy; recruit, rookie Near Antonyms enlistee, volunteer



conscript

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of conscript

  1. to pick especially for required military service <was conscripted into the army shortly after turning 18> Synonyms conscribe, draft, levyRelated Words impress, press; enlist, enroll (also enrol), recruit; call up; sign up, volunteerNear Antonyms discharge, muster out



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