pressgang

the navy used to pressgang sailors into service.

they would pressgang men from the local taverns.

citizens feared the pressgang during wartime.

he was pressganged into working on the project.

the pressgang roamed the streets at night.

she felt pressganged into volunteering for the committee.

to pressgang someone was once a legal practice.

he escaped the pressgang by hiding in the cellar.

we were pressganged into attending the mandatory meeting.

the pressgang targeted the port city for recruits.

the officer led a pressgang to fill the ship's crew.

the practice to pressgang recruits ended years ago.