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in·doc·tri·nate
 indoctrinate
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- pronunciation:
- ihn
dak
trih
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
indoctrinates, indoctrinating, indoctrinated |
| definition 1: |
to instruct in a particular set of ideas or beliefs.
The pamphlets are used to indoctrinate the populace as to the aims of the government.
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| definition 2: |
to cause to accept a particular doctrine or viewpoint.
The followers are indoctrinated so that they do not question the leader. |
| related words: |
civilize, condition, instruct, program |
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| derivations: |
indoctrination (n.), indoctrinator (n.) |
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