Dragoon into

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verb

To force someone to do something they do not want to do.

I was dragooned into attending the meeting even though I had other plans.
Visual representation of "dragoon into" - To force someone to do something they do not want to do

Often appears as...

  • dragooned into service
  • dragooned into going

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Formal

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Negative Connotation

The phrase 'dragoon into' implies a person is pressured or unwilling, giving a negative feeling.

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He felt upset after being dragooned into agreeing to the unfair deal.
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Power Dynamics

Usually someone in a position of authority or power 'dragoons' someone less powerful into something.

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The employees were dragooned into working late by their boss.
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Against Will

'Dragoon into' is used when someone does something against their will or without their full agreement.

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Martha was dragooned into hosting the event, although she wasn't comfortable with public speaking.
Visual representation of the word "Dragoon into"

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