frogmarched
Seized and pushed
Frogmarched means forcibly escorted by the arms, typically with the person's arms pinned behind their back or held on either side.
The term evokes the awkward, hopping gait this produces: Security frogmarched him out of the building.
It often implies humiliation—being removed against one's will in full view of others.
Held against one's will
- custodyProtective care or control
- handcuffsLocking wrist restraints
- policeCivil law enforcement
- suspectBelieve to be likely
escorted · apprehended · seized · restrained · officer · constable · sheriff · deputy
Force to act
- forceStrength or compulsion
- intimidateInstill fear to control
- strong-armCoerce through intimidation
- manhandleTreat with physical force
overpower · restrain · subdue · roughhouse · bully · pressure · humiliate · dominate
detained
Held against one's will
suspect · escorted · apprehended · seized · restrained · officer · constable · sheriff · deputy · patrol
compel
Force to act
- forceStrength or compulsion
- intimidateInstill fear to control
- strong-armCoerce through intimidation
manhandle · overpower · restrain · subdue · roughhouse · bully · pressure · humiliate · dominate · muscle
escort
One who accompanies another
drag · haul · hustle · bundle · steer · guide · usher · remove · expel · eject
frogmarchedstrolled
Walked slowly, casually
sauntered · ambled · walked out · wandered · meandered
frogmarchedstopped
Brought to a halt
halted · remained · stayed put · stood still · immobilized