frogmarches

Drags someone along

Frogmarches is the verb form of frogmarch—to force someone forward by gripping their arms from behind, often with the arms pinned up against the back.

The technique prevents resistance while compelling movement: Security frogmarched him out of the building.

The image suggests a person's awkward, hopping gait when propelled this way.

coercion

escort

One who accompanies another

  • forceStrength or compulsion
  • seizeTake suddenly, forcibly
  • gripSecure manual hold

restrain · manhandle · compel · drag · hustle · propel · shove · strongarm · overpower · subdue

arrest

police

Civil law enforcement

detain · apprehend · officers · constable · booking · station · captive · prisoner · remove · eject

military

prisoner

Confined criminal detainee

  • captiveOne held by force
  • POWCaptured military personnel
  • guardWatchful defensive attention

interrogation · parade · humiliation · surrender · enemy · combatant · escort · tribunal · camp · confinement

Opposites
manner of escort

frogmarcheshelps along

Contributes to advancement

accompanies · assists · supports

agency and consent

frogmarchesinvites

Requests attendance formally

beckons · releases · lets go · frees · welcomes

Family

frogmarch, frogmarched, frogmarching

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Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG