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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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