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indoctrinate

verb

/ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

Meaning

To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.

The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.

brainwash, instruct, condition, influence

enlighten, free, liberate

indoctrinate children, indoctrinate followers, indoctrinate with beliefs

To change in form, appearance, nature, or character.

to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps

To keep or put something in a steady position so that it does not fall.

to want something to happen; to desire or hope for

to praise or flatter excessively

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose