Conscript and Enlist

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Conscript

Conscript verb - To pick especially for required military service.

Usage example: was conscripted into the army shortly after turning 18

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Enlist is a synonym for conscript in induct topic. In some cases you can use "Enlist" instead a verb "Conscript", when it comes to topics like call up, enroll in the armed forces. popular alternative

Nearby Words: conscripted, conscription, conscripting

Enlist

Enlist verb - Join the military.

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Conscript is a synonym for enlist in induct topic. You can use "Conscript" instead a verb "Enlist", if it concerns topics such as recruit, enroll in the armed forces, mobilize, sign up for responsibility. popular alternative

Nearby Words: enlistment, enlisting

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people	conscript people	enlist people
children	conscript children	enlist children
variety	conscript variety	enlist variety
anyone	conscript anyone	enlist anyone
Other words: services, civilians, members.

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On the other hand, the generally fascistic Jovian Republic doesn't conscript, but military service is required to earn citizenship à la Starship Troopers, and there's immense social pressure to enlist.

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