Definition of dragoon - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
militarycavalryman in old European armies
- The dragoon rode swiftly into battle.
2.
ornithologyTECH. variety of domestic fancy pigeonTECH.
- The dragoon won first prize at the pigeon show.
Verb
1.
force actioncoerce someone into doing something
- They dragooned him into agreeing with the unpopular decision..
2.
coercionDated compel someone through harassment and intimidationDated
- She was dragooned into attending the meeting.
3.
militaryRare subject someone to military persecutionRare
- The villagers were dragooned by the invading army.
Images of dragoon
variety of domestic fancy pigeon
Expressions with dragoon
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force someone to do something they do not want
They tried to dragoon him into joining the team.
force someone to do something against their will
She was dragooned into attending the meeting.
force someone to do something against their will
They were dragooned into signing the contract.
Origin of dragoon
French, dragon (dragon)
Examples of dragoon in a sentence
A retired dragoon shared stories of his service. The dragoon is known for its distinctive appearance. Breeders admire the dragoon for its unique features. The students were dragooned into attending the extra class. He was dragooned into helping with the tedious task. He was dragooned into working overtime.
The citizens were dragooned into supporting the regime. The rebels were dragooned into the enemy's ranks. Civilians were dragooned to serve in the conflict.
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- French:dragon, forcer, ...
- German:Dragoner, zwingen, ...
- Italian:dragone, costringere, ...
- Spanish:dragón, forzar, ...
- Portuguese:dragão, coagir, ...
- Chinese:龙骑兵, 胁迫, ...
- Japanese:竜騎兵, 強制する, ...
- Arabic:فارس, أَجْبَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:דְּרָגוּן, לִכְפּוֹת, ...
- Russian:драгун, заставлять, ...
- Ukrainian:драгун, примушувати, ...
- Hindi:ड्रगून, मजबूर करना, ...
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