frogmarch
Gripped prisoner shuffle
To frogmarch someone is to force them forward by gripping their arms from behind, or by carrying them face-down with a person holding each limb—the spread-eagle position supposedly resembling a frog.
The term implies coercion and humiliation, typically by police or security: They frogmarched him out of the building in front of everyone.
Seize by law
- custodyProtective care or control
- handcuffsLocking wrist restraints
- apprehendSeize or understand
- detainHold in custody
captive · prisoner · incarcerate · remand · lockup · confinement · pinion · restrain
Strength or compulsion
- compelForce to act
- strong-armCoerce through intimidation
- intimidateInstill fear to control
- overpowerDefeat by superior force
bully · pressure · unwilling · reluctant · resistance · struggle · protest · against will
escort
One who accompanies another
drag · haul · hustle · manhandle · grip · seize · thrust · drive · herd · jostle
arrest
Seize by law
detain · captive · prisoner · incarcerate · remand · lockup · confinement · pinion · restrain · subdue
force
Strength or compulsion
- compelForce to act
- strong-armCoerce through intimidation
- intimidateInstill fear to control
overpower · bully · pressure · unwilling · reluctant · resistance · struggle · protest · against will · submission
police
Civil law enforcement
deputy · marshal · sergeant · trooper · guard · warden · bouncer · security · patrol · enforcement
shame
Painful awareness of failure
mortify · spectacle · public · indignity · demean · dishonor · parade · display · expose · stigmatize
frogmarchstroll
Relaxed walk for enjoyment
saunter · amble · free movement · leisurely walk · wander
frogmarchred carpet treatment
Lavish welcome for honored guests
usher · welcome · honor guard · VIP escort · accompany