Pronunciation: /ɪnˌdɑːk.trəˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun the process of instilling specific ideas or beliefs into someone's mind
A1 Indoctrination is the process of teaching someone to accept a set of beliefs without questioning them.
A2 The government's indoctrination of its citizens through propaganda is a common tactic in authoritarian regimes.
B1 Many cults use indoctrination techniques to control their members and manipulate their beliefs.
B2 The school's strict indoctrination of students with a particular political ideology sparked controversy among parents.
C1 The indoctrination of soldiers in the military is essential for maintaining discipline and unity within the ranks.
C2 The cult leader's indoctrination of his followers was so effective that they were willing to do anything he commanded.
formal The cult leader was accused of using indoctrination techniques to control his followers.
informal The teacher's constant promotion of her political views bordered on indoctrination.
slang I can't believe my parents fell for that indoctrination nonsense.
figurative The advertisement was so persuasive, it felt like a form of subtle indoctrination.
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