indoctrinate
/ɪnˈdɒktrɪneɪt/
in · doc · tri · nate
/ɪn · ˈdɒk · trɪ · neɪt/
English Definition
v. teach beliefs; brainwash; instill
Significado en Español
adoctrinar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tẩy não, truyền bá tư tưởng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in-(make) + doctrine (doctrine) + ate → implant (belief/idea).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “indoctrinate”.
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A
Educate
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B
Confuse
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C
Instill
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D
Neglect
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C — Instill.
“indoctrinate” means v. teach beliefs; brainwash; instill
Common questions about “indoctrinate”
What does “indoctrinate” mean?
indoctrinate — v. teach beliefs; brainwash; instill. In Chinese: 灌输（思想），教导.
How do you pronounce “indoctrinate”?
indoctrinate is pronounced /ɪnˈdɒktrɪneɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · doc · tri · nate.
Is “indoctrinate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. indoctrinate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “indoctrinate”?
in-(make) + doctrine (doctrine) + ate → implant (belief/idea).
