indoctrinate
Translation
to indoctrinate, to brainwash
Examples
They try to indoctrinate young people with their beliefs.
They try to indoctrinate young people with their beliefs.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((with sth.)) to teach (sb.) to accept a set of beliefs uncritically They try to indoctrinate young people with their beliefs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brainwash, instill, propagandize
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (into) + 'doctrina' (teaching). Literally 'to put teaching into'.
Memory Tips
Think of putting a 'doctrine' 'in' someone's mind, often without them questioning it.