1. to teach someone to accept a set of beliefs uncritically
Usage: often implies forceful or manipulative teaching

Examples

• The cult leader tried to indoctrinate new members with extreme beliefs.
• Parents worry that violent video games might indoctrinate children with aggressive behavior.
• The totalitarian regime sought to indoctrinate citizens through propaganda.
• Critics accused the school of trying to indoctrinate students with political ideology.
• The military training was designed to indoctrinate recruits with discipline and loyalty.
• She refused to let anyone indoctrinate her children with religious extremism.