Answer: pressgang

AnswerCrossword Clue
PRESSGANGShanghaiers' kin
PRESSGANGGroup forcing men into military service
pressgangto force (a person) into military or naval service
pressgangbody of persons under the command of an officer, formerly employed to impress others for service, esp. in the navy or army
pressganga squad of sailors forcing others into the navy
pressgangto coerce (a person) into taking a certain action, political stand, etc.