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Press gang
Noun
Word Frequency:
0.1
Definitions
1.
Noun
A body of men employed to force others (impress them) into military service, especially naval service.
2.
Verb
To force (someone) into military or naval service.
3.
Verb
To coerce (somebody) into doing something that they are reluctant to do.
Synonyms
on the waterfront
live & kicking
ever decreasing circles
get fresh
dramarama
rentaghost
button moon
bear behaving badly
happy families
jackanory
the riddlers
paperplay
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