impressment

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(im-press-ment) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. the commandeering or conscription of things or men into government service

Example Sentence

The Royal Navy used impressment to crew its warships in the 18th century.

Synonyms

commandeering; conscription; coercing into service

Antonyms

volunteering

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Rhymes

  • assessment
  • divestment
  • impressment
  • investment

  • disinvestment
  • reassessment
  • reinvestment