Dragoon

Pronunciation: /ˈdɹæɡuːn/

Dragoon (noun)

  1. a soldier from the past who fought on horseback and on foot

Examples

  • The dragoon rode swiftly across the battlefield.
  • Dragoons were known for their versatility in combat.

Common collocations: mounted dragoon, elite dragoon, dragoon someone into, dragoon unwillingly

Dragoon (verb)

  1. to make someone do something by using force or threats

Examples

  • They tried to dragoon him into joining the committee.
  • She was dragooned into helping with the project.

Synonyms of Dragoon

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Dragoon

  • referring to non-military individuals