impressment

Phonetic Respelling: [ im-pres-muhnt ]

Definition:

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

Sentence:

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

More example sentences:

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

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Synonyms:

commandeering; conscription; coercinginto service

Antonyms:

volunteering

How many syllables in impressment?

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Impressment rhymes:

Three Syllable Rhymes
- assessment
- divestment
- investment
Four Syllable Rhymes
- disinvestment
- reassessment
- reinvestment

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