as in teaching
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
indoctrinated children in proper safety procedures
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Recent Examples of indoctrinating
Russia is accused of taking thousands of Ukrainian children into Russia during the war, separating them from their families and indoctrinating them with Russian nationalism as part of its effort to erase the sovereignty and national culture of Ukraine.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indoctrinating
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Richard Feynman teaching that adult ed class.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Prieto found sponsors to help continue teaching classes to veterans at no cost to them.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Longoria was honored with the Maestro Cares Community Hero Award for educating and empowering Latin women through Eva Longoria Foundation (ELF), and Balvin received the Trailblazer of Cultural Empowerment Award for his commitment to raising awareness about mental health.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Nov. 2025
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Sheffieldhas said that focusing on educating Detroit’s children, and continuing to improve public safety and life in the neighborhoods will be among her priorities if elected mayor.—
Corey Williams,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Indoctrinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indoctrinating. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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