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indoctrinate

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Indoctrinate (verb) means to make someone accept a set of beliefs without question.

verb

1

To make someone accept a set of beliefs without question.

2

To fill someone's mind with a one-sided set of ideas.

3

To teach someone.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Built from in-, doctrine and the verb-forming suffix -ate. Compare French endoctriner.

Rhymes for indoctrinate

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What is the meaning of indoctrinate?

"indoctrinate" (verb) means to make someone accept a set of beliefs without question.

What are the different meanings of indoctrinate?

"indoctrinate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To make someone accept a set of beliefs without question; 2. To fill someone's mind with a one-sided set of ideas; 3. To teach someone.

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