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indoctrinates

/ɪnˈdɒktreɪneɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does indoctrinates mean?

verb

To teach (someone) to accept a set of principles or ideas uncritically, especially political or religious ones. To imbue (someone) with a particular set of ideas or principles.

Example

"The new teacher indoctrinates her students with the importance of critical thinking."

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