This phrase suggests that the action is against the person's will and often has a negative feel. He was dragooned into paying the fine, though he felt it was unjust.
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Emotional Impact
Using 'dragoon into doing' can express a strong sense of coercion that might upset or provoke the listener. Feeling dragooned into accepting the job, she resigned after just a week.
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Reluctance Expressed
The phrase is often used when the person not only disagrees but also reluctantly agrees due to pressure. I was dragooned into signing up for the marathon by my overly enthusiastic friends.