indoctrinate
Translation
to indoctrinate, to brainwash
Examples
The group tries to indoctrinate new members.
The group tries to indoctrinate new members.
He was indoctrinated with their political beliefs.
He was indoctrinated with their political beliefs.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to teach (sb.) a set of beliefs uncritically. The group tries to indoctrinate new members.
((sb.)) ((with sth.)) to teach (sb.) (sth.) uncritically. He was indoctrinated with their beliefs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brainwash, propagandize, inculcate; Antonyms: educate, enlighten
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (into) and 'doctrina' (teaching, doctrine). Literally, to put a doctrine into someone.
Memory Tips
Think of putting a 'doctrine' 'in' someone's mind, often without critical thought.