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indoctrinate

in·doct·ri·nate

US/ɪˈndɑktrʌˌneɪt/ uncommon obsolete

verb

1.

teach doctrines to; teach uncritically

  • “The Moonies indoctrinate their disciples”

Origin

From in- + doctrine + -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French endoctriner.

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