What is another word for Dragonnade?
Pronunciation: [dɹˈaɡənˌe͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Dragonnade is a term that originated in France during the 17th century. It refers to a form of persecution where non-Catholics were forced to convert through violent means, including torture, imprisonment, and death. While there are no exact synonyms for the word, some terms that come close include religious persecution, religious intolerance, and religious oppression. These all describe the actions taken by governments or religious bodies to force conformity to a particular religion or belief system. Other related terms include Inquisition, which refers to a religious tribunal set up to root out heresy, and pogrom, which describes violent attacks against a particular ethnic or religious group.
