verb
indoctrinate
Indoctrinate (verb) means to teach (a person) with a biased, one-sided or uncritical ideology; to brainwash.
verb
1
To teach (a person) with a biased, one-sided or uncritical ideology; to brainwash.
2
To teach and instill (something, to a person) in a biased, one-sided way.
3
To teach; to instruct.
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Etymology
From in- + doctrine + -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French endoctriner.
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What is the meaning of indoctrinate?
"indoctrinate" (verb) means to teach (a person) with a biased, one-sided or uncritical ideology; to brainwash.
What are the different meanings of indoctrinate?
"indoctrinate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To teach (a person) with a biased, one-sided or uncritical ideology; to brainwash; 2. To teach and instill (something, to a person) in a biased, one-sided way; 3. To teach; to instruct.