indoctrinate

verb

in-ˈdäk-trə-ˌnāt How to pronounce indoctrinate (audio)
Definition of indoctrinatenext
as in to teach
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field indoctrinated children in proper safety procedures

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  1. teach
  2. educate
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  • Moore, a 47-year-old elementary school teacher, had spent most of his career teaching children around Summer’s age.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • That environment taught me early that kitchens could be intense, but also incredibly alive.
    — Bradley Alvelo, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of teach
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  • The move away from screens is part of a national conversation following the COVID-19 pandemic, during which schools were forced to rely on screens to educate students learning remotely.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Companies that invest in educating their communities earn lasting trust.
    — John Graham Harper, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of educate
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“Indoctrinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indoctrinate. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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