Synonyms of conscripts

conscripts 1 of 2

noun

plural of conscript

as in recruits

a person forced or required to enroll in military service

as the war continued, the body of enlisted soldiers was supplemented by an increasing number of conscripts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recruits
• draftees
• inductees
• levies
• selectees
• rookies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• volunteers
• enlistees

conscripts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of conscript

as in drafts

to pick especially for required military service

was conscripted into the army shortly after turning 18

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drafts
• recruits
• levies
• volunteers
• enlists
• conscribes
• enrols
• enrolls
• impresses
• calls up
• presses
• signs up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharges
• musters out