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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024in•doc•tri•nate /ɪnˈdɑktrəˌneɪt/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -nat•ed, -nat•ing. - to instruct (someone) in a doctrine in a way not allowing for dissent:indoctrinated to love their country and to hate the West.
- to teach thoroughly:indoctrinated the recruits in the ways of army life.
in•doc•tri•na•tion /ɪnˌdɑktrəˈneɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]See -doc-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024in•doc•tri•nate (in dok′trə nāt′),USA pronunciation v.t., -nat•ed, -nat•ing. - to instruct in a doctrine, principle, ideology, etc., esp. to imbue with a specific partisan or biased belief or point of view.
- to teach or inculcate.
- to imbue with learning.
- 1620–30; in-2 + Medieval Latin doctrīnātus past participle of doctrīnāre to teach; see doctrine, -ate1
in•doc′tri•na′tion, n. in•doc′tri•na′tor, n. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged brainwash, propagandize.
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