dragoon in a sentence
n.
Definition
Dragoon (verb): to coerce or force someone into a particular action or support, often through intimidation or pressure.
Sample Sentences
- The soldiers were ordered to dragoon the local population into supporting the campaign.
- During the 18th century, the dragoons were known for their versatility in both mounted and dismounted combat.
- The new policy seemed designed to dragoon employees into working extra hours without additional pay.
- Her persuasive arguments were enough to dragoon the committee into accepting the proposal.
- Historically, dragoons were cavalry units that often served as infantry in times of war.
- The soldiers were ordered to dragoon the reluctant townsfolk into joining the militia.
- In the midst of the chaos, the general decided to dragoon more troops from the neighboring regiment.
- She felt as though her parents were trying to dragoon her into pursuing a career she had no interest in.
- The mayor attempted to dragoon local businesses into funding the community project.
- Despite his protests, they managed to dragoon him into attending the mandatory meeting.
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