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indoctrinate

/ɪnˈdɒktrɪneɪt/
in · doc · tri · nate /ɪn · ˈdɒk · trɪ · neɪt/
English Definition
v. teach beliefs; brainwash; instill
中文释义
灌输（思想），教导
Significado en Español
adoctrinar
한국어 뜻
세뇌하다, 교리화하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tẩy não, truyền bá tư tưởng
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Example Sentence

They tried to indoctrinate the children with their political views.

他们试图向孩子们灌输他们的政治观点。

Synonyms
brainwash inculcate instruct
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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”.

  1. A Educate
  2. B Confuse
  3. C Instill
  4. D Neglect
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C — Instill. “indoctrinate” means v. teach beliefs; brainwash; instill

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The strange cult tried to ______ its new members with rigid, narrow ideas.

  1. A liberate
  2. B question
  3. C doubt
  4. D indoctrinate
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D — indoctrinate. “indoctrinate” means v. teach beliefs; brainwash; instill

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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.

How do you use “indoctrinate” in a sentence?

They tried to indoctrinate the children with their political views. (他们试图向孩子们灌输他们的政治观点。)

What are synonyms for “indoctrinate”?

brainwash, inculcate, instruct — all close in meaning to indoctrinate (v. teach beliefs; brainwash; instill).

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).

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