Pronunciation: /drəˈɡun/
noun a member of any of several cavalry regiments in the British army
A1 The dragoon rode on horseback through the village.
A2 The dragoon was known for their skill in combat.
B1 The dragoon was tasked with protecting the kingdom's borders.
B2 The dragoon's armor gleamed in the sunlight as they rode into battle.
C1 The dragoon's reputation as a fierce warrior spread far and wide.
C2 The dragoon's precision and expertise in tactics made them a formidable opponent.
verb to compel by coercion
A1 The soldier was dragooned into joining the army.
A2 She dragooned her friends into helping her move.
B1 The manager dragooned his employees into working overtime.
B2 The politician dragooned his supporters into attending the rally.
C1 The dictator dragooned citizens into compliance with his oppressive regime.
C2 The cult leader dragooned followers into giving up their possessions.
formal The dragoon regiment was tasked with patrolling the borders of the kingdom.
informal I heard that John got dragooned into helping with the school fundraiser.
slang The boss dragooned me into working overtime again.
figurative She felt like a dragoon, pushing her team to meet the project deadline.
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