noun
- heavily armed mounted soldiers, especially from the 17th and 18th centuries
Usage: historical
verb
- to force someone into doing something by using harsh or unfair methods
Examples
- The king’s dragoons rode through the countryside to maintain order.
- French dragoons were known for their distinctive uniforms and weapons.
- The regiment of dragoons was stationed at the frontier fort.
- She was dragooned into accepting the unwanted assignment.
- The committee dragooned him into serving as treasurer.
- Parents shouldn’t dragoon their children into activities they dislike.
- He felt dragooned by the aggressive sales tactics.