conscripts (Meaning)
conscripts
a conscripted person (as a military recruit), enrolled into service by compulsion, a conscripted person (such as a military recruit), made up of conscripted persons, enrolled into service by force, to enroll into service by force, to enroll into service by compulsion
Synonyms & Antonyms of conscripts
conscripts Sentence Examples
- The government announced the conscription of all eligible males to bolster the dwindling military force.
- Fearing invasion, the country implemented mandatory conscription, requiring all citizens of certain ages to serve in the armed forces.
- Thousands of conscripts were sent to the front lines, unprepared and ill-equipped.
- The conscription policy proved highly unpopular, resulting in widespread protests and desertions.
- The conscripts were given basic training and sent into battle against a seasoned army.
- The conscripted soldiers faced an uphill battle, outmatched and demoralized.
- Some conscripts managed to escape, while others defected to the enemy's side.
- The government's reliance on conscription raised ethical concerns, as young men were forced to sacrifice their freedom and lives.
- The conscription system was eventually abolished, replaced by a volunteer army.
- The legacy of conscription continues to haunt the nation, reminding it of the horrors of forced military service.
FAQs About the word conscripts
a conscripted person (as a military recruit), enrolled into service by compulsion, a conscripted person (such as a military recruit), made up of conscripted per
recruits, draftees, levies,inductees, rookies,selectees
volunteers,enlistees,
The government announced the conscription of all eligible males to bolster the dwindling military force.
Fearing invasion, the country implemented mandatory conscription, requiring all citizens of certain ages to serve in the armed forces.
Thousands of conscripts were sent to the front lines, unprepared and ill-equipped.
The conscription policy proved highly unpopular, resulting in widespread protests and desertions.
