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detachment vs press gang

press gang vs detachment

detachment and press gang both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
detachment Yes No No No
press gang Yes No No No
As nouns, press gang is a hyponym of detachment; that is, press gang is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than detachment:
  • detachment: a small unit of troops of special composition
  • press gang: a detachment empowered to force civilians to serve in the army or navy
Other hyponyms of detachment include bodyguard, patrol, picket, provost guard, rearguard.
detachment (noun) press gang (noun)
the act of releasing from an attachment or connection a detachment empowered to force civilians to serve in the army or navy
coming apart
avoiding emotional involvement
a small unit of troops of special composition
the state of being isolated or detached
Difference between detachment and press gang

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