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conscript

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of conscript

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 of conscript

draftee, inductee, selectee
Words Related to conscript

levy

recruit, rookie
Near Antonyms of conscript

enlistee, volunteer

conscript

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of conscript

to pick especially for required military service
  • was conscripted into the army shortly after turning 18
Synonyms of conscript

conscribe, draft, levy
Words Related to conscript

impress, press

enlist, enroll (also enrol), recruit

call up

sign up, volunteer
Near Antonyms of conscript

discharge, muster out

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