DRAGOONED Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

dragooned

verb

past tense of dragoon

as in coerced

to cause (a person) to give in to pressure she was dragooned into agreeing to the fraudulent scheme

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Advocates who filed the lawsuit are concerned that people with disabilities will be steered toward or coerced into using this option.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Aug. 2026
Majorities of Americans are worried about election officials being coerced, lax ballot security, and voter intimidation leading up to the 2026 midterm elections, according to new polling from Gallup.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of coerced

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In the Netherlands and neighboring Germany cargo ships that ply the Rhine and its offshoots have been forced to carry significantly less freight or risk running aground in shallow navigation channels.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
The fire has also forced evacuations at Spokane’s veterans’ hospital, water reclamation facility and waste-to-energy plant, city officials said.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of forced

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The government was also compelled to conduct a fresh cultural and environmental impact assessment as well as public participation.

— Martin K.N Siele, semafor.com, 31 July 2026
The Eagles could live with four at this spot, though, and I might be compelled to go with an extra cornerback or wide receiver rather than a fifth linebacker who could clear waivers.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of compelled

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Rollins obliged, leaving his Shield mask in the middle of the ring.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The Development Authority of Fulton County, also known as Develop Fulton, obliged during its Tuesday meeting, unanimously providing preliminary approval for the incentive.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of obliged

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Under its articles of incorporation, the Farmers Union board is not obligated to keep shareholders updated on decisions beyond its annual January meeting, according to Andy Waldera, the organization’s legal counsel.

— Noah Daly August 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 Aug. 2026
But Brand New Day is intensely obligated to Marvel’s unwieldy cinematic universe.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 30 July 2026

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