(esp. formerly) a European cavalryman of a heavily armed troop.

a member of a military unit formerly composed of such cavalrymen, as in the British army.

(formerly) a mounted infantryman armed with a short musket.

to set dragoons or soldiers upon; persecute by armed force; oppress.

to force by oppressive measures; coerce

The authorities dragooned the peasants into leaving their farms.

verb

blackjack , force

noun

cavalryman , coerce , intimidate , persecute , pressure , soldier , subjugate , trooper