What is another word for press gang?
Pronunciation: [pɹˈɛs ɡˈaŋ] (IPA) 
Press gang is an archaic term that refers to the practice of conscripting or coercing people into military or naval service. Some possible synonyms for this term include impressment, shanghaiing, and kidnapping. Impressment was often used during times of war or national emergency when recruitment numbers were low. Shanghaiing was a particularly brutal form of impressment that involved luring or drugging sailors to force them into service. Kidnapping refers to the illegal seizing of individuals for forced labor or other purposes. While these terms are no longer commonly used, they provide important historical context for the injustices and violations of individual rights that can occur during times of war or crisis.
