Definition of indoctrinate Indoctrinate

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We found 6 definitions of indoctrinate from 5 different sources.

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What does indoctrinate mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

indoctrineats, indoctrineating, indoctrineaten  

indoctrinate - teach doctrines to; teach uncritically; "The Moonies indoctrinate their disciples"
  teach, instruct, learn accustom gradually to some action or attitude; "The child is taught to obey her parents"
  revolutionise, revolutionize, inspire change radically; "E-mail revolutionized communication in academe"
  brainwash submit to brainwashing; indoctrinate forcibly
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • indoctrinate (v. t.)
    To instruct in the rudiments or principles of learning, or of a branch of learning; to imbue with learning; to instruct in, or imbue with, principles or doctrines; to teach; -- often followed by in.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • indoctrinate
    in-dok′trin-āt, v.t. to instruct in any doctrine: to imbue with any opinion.—ns. Indoctrinā′tion; Indoc′trinator

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  • indoctrinate, verb, present, 1st person singular of indoctrinate (infinitive).
  • indoctrinate, verb (infinitive).

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