How Do You Spell FROGMARCH?

Pronunciation: [fɹˈɒɡmɑːk] (IPA)

The word "frogmarch" is often confused with "frog march", but it actually has a different meaning and spelling. It is pronounced as /ˈfrɒɡmɑːtʃ/, with the first syllable "frog" rhyming with "bog" and the second syllable "march" pronounced like "marsh". The term refers to the act of forcibly marching someone in a bent-over position, as if they were a prisoner being led away. The correct spelling of "frogmarch" includes the single-word form and should not be hyphenated or separated into two words.

FROGMARCH Meaning and Definition

  1. Frogmarch is a verb that refers to physically forcing or compelling someone to move forward against their will, often by holding their arms or wrists and restraining their movements. It involves the act of grabbing an individual by their arms or wrists and physically maneuvering them forward, typically with their body bent forward. This action is usually done forcefully or roughly, causing discomfort or pain to the person being frogmarched.

    The term "frogmarch" is believed to have originated from the similarity of the movement to that of a frog's legs when it is harnessed or controlled. It implies a lack of control or resistance on the part of the individual being frogmarched, as if they are being led or herded like an animal.

    Frogmarching is often associated with instances involving law enforcement or security personnel, where individuals who are non-compliant or who may pose a threat are forcibly moved or escorted from a location. It can also be employed in certain forms of military discipline or training, where individuals are physically restrained and moved in a certain direction.

    It is important to note that frogmarching can potentially infringe upon an individual's rights and personal space, and its use should be justified within the appropriate legal or disciplinary framework.

Common Misspellings for FROGMARCH

  • drogmarch
  • crogmarch
  • vrogmarch
  • grogmarch
  • trogmarch
  • rrogmarch
  • feogmarch
  • fdogmarch
  • ffogmarch
  • ftogmarch
  • f5ogmarch
  • f4ogmarch
  • frigmarch
  • frkgmarch
  • frlgmarch
  • frpgmarch
  • fr0gmarch
  • fr9gmarch
  • frofmarch
  • frogmatch
  • froggmarch
  • frogemarch
  • frogmech
  • frogmarche

Etymology of FROGMARCH

The word "frogmarch" is a compound word that combines "frog" and "march". The etymology of "frog" in this context is uncertain. It is thought to be related to the sense of someone being forcibly guided or controlled, similar to the way a person controls the movements of a frog by holding it firmly. The term "frogmarch" originated in the early 19th century and referred to a method of carrying someone horizontally, with their arms held tightly behind their back, often used by police or military personnel to restrain individuals. Over time, the word "frogmarch" came to be associated with forcibly moving or transporting someone against their will.

Similar spelling words for FROGMARCH

Plural form of FROGMARCH is FROGMARCHES

Conjugate verb Frogmarch

CONDITIONAL

I would frogmarch
you would frogmarch
he/she/it would frogmarch
we would frogmarch
they would frogmarch

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be frogmarching
you would be frogmarching
he/she/it would be frogmarching
we would be frogmarching
they would be frogmarching

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have frogmarch
you would have frogmarch
he/she/it would have frogmarch
we would have frogmarch
they would have frogmarch

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been frogmarching
you would have been frogmarching
he/she/it would have been frogmarching
we would have been frogmarching
they would have been frogmarching

FUTURE

I will frogmarch
you will frogmarch
he/she/it will frogmarch
we will frogmarch
they will frogmarch

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be frogmarching
you will be frogmarching
he/she/it will be frogmarching
we will be frogmarching
they will be frogmarching

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have frogmarched
you will have frogmarched
he/she/it will have frogmarched
we will have frogmarched
they will have frogmarched

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been frogmarching
you will have been frogmarching
he/she/it will have been frogmarching
we will have been frogmarching
they will have been frogmarching

IMPERATIVE

you frogmarch
we let´s frogmarch

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to frogmarch

PAST

I frogmarched
you frogmarched
he/she/it frogmarched
we frogmarched
they frogmarched

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was frogmarching
you were frogmarching
he/she/it was frogmarching
we were frogmarching
they were frogmarching

PAST PARTICIPLE

frogmarched

PAST PERFECT

I had frogmarched
you had frogmarched
he/she/it had frogmarched
we had frogmarched
they had frogmarched

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been frogmarching
you had been frogmarching
he/she/it had been frogmarching
we had been frogmarching
they had been frogmarching

PRESENT

I frogmarch
you frogmarch
he/she/it frogmarches
we frogmarch
they frogmarch

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am frogmarching
you are frogmarching
he/she/it is frogmarching
we are frogmarching
they are frogmarching

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

frogmarching

PRESENT PERFECT

I have frogmarched
you have frogmarched
he/she/it has frogmarched
we have frogmarched
they have frogmarched

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been frogmarching
you have been frogmarching
he/she/it has been frogmarching
we have been frogmarching
they have been frogmarching
I would have frogmarched
we would have frogmarched
you would have frogmarched
he/she/it would have frogmarched
they would have frogmarched