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[kuhn-skrahyb] / kənˈskraɪb /

VERB

draft

Synonyms

STRONGEST

call up choose press recruit

STRONG

conscript dragoon enlist enroll impress indite induct muster

WEAK

sign on sign up

Antonyms

STRONG

avoid dodge neglect reject

VERB

enlist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admit appoint assign attract call up conscript employ engage enroll enter gather hire join mobilize recruit serve volunteer

STRONG

draft embody get hitch incorporate induct initiate inscribe interest levy list muster oblige obtain place procure record register reserve secure

WEAK

call to arms enter into join up press into service sign on take on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cancel discharge dismiss divide eject expel fire ignore lay off leave let go oust refrain refuse reject repel separate shun stop withdraw

STRONG

exclude forfeit forget lose remove unfasten

WEAK

avoid dodge

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Most of them had been conscribed to fight in the Austro-Hungarian Army, but had crossed over to the Italian lines at the first opportunity.

From With British Guns in Italy A Tribute to Italian Achievement by Dalton, Hugh Dalton, Baron

A number of Italians gathered round, one of whom I discovered to be a priest, conscribed to serve with the Medical Corps.

From With British Guns in Italy A Tribute to Italian Achievement by Dalton, Hugh Dalton, Baron

They would be conscribed, and receive only $12 per month.

From A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital by Jones, John Beauchamp

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