Synonyms of conscription

conscription

noun

as in induction

the practice of ordering people by law to serve in the armed forces

At the outbreak of war, young people knew they would soon face conscription into the army.

a campaign to end conscription

Related Words

• induction
• recruitment
• draft
• enlistment
• registration
• enrollment
• assignment
• employment
• appointment
• engagement
• occupation
• situation
• employ
• post
• hire
• position
• work
• place

Dissimilar Words

• removal
• discharge
• dismissal
• firing
• severance
• retirement
• sack
• boot
• liberty
• leave
• furlough
• layoff

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conscription

Denmark runs a conscription lottery for healthy 18-year-olds, though its conscript quota is traditionally filled almost entirely by volunteers. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2026

But now that this system is reaching its limits, the regime is preparing to switch back to conscription—this time relying on electronic draft notices that are quieter and can be sent out year-round to thousands of potential conscripts. — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026

The period of conscription was also expanded from four months to 11 months. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

The halftime show performers BTS (co-headliner) The popular K-pop group returns after military conscription forced its multi-year hiatus. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 July 2026