Meaning of INDOCTRINATE
| Pronunciation: | | in'dâktru`neyt
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| | Definition: | | [v] teach doctrines to; teach uncritically; "The Moonies indoctrinate their disciples" |
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| | See Also: | | brainwash, inspire, instruct, learn, revolutionise, revolutionize, teach | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \In*doc"tri*nate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Indoctrinated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Indoctrinating}.] [Pref.
in- in + L. doctrina doctrine: cf. F. endoctriner.]
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.
A master that . . . took much delight in indoctrinating
his young, unexperienced favorite. --Clarendon.
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| | Related Terms: | | alienate, beat into, brainwash, catechize, condition, corrupt, counterindoctrinate, discipline, drill, imbue, implant, impregnate, impress, inculcate, infix, infuse, inoculate, instill, instruct, program, propagandize, reindoctrinate, school, subvert, teach, train, win away |
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