Indoctrinate - English meaning

verb

Pressurize (someone) into adopting radically different beliefs by using systematic and often forcible means.

Usage examples:

People are brainwashed into believing family life is the best

noun

The state of something with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order.

Usage examples:

The wiring is in good condition

verb

Have a significant influence on or determine (the manner or outcome of something).

Usage examples:

National choices are conditioned by the international political economy

verb

Cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something.

Usage examples:

Robert's expression had obviously convinced her of his innocence

verb

To cause someone to believe something or to do something

Usage examples:

We tried to convince my grandfather to live with us., [ + (that) clause ] i’m convinced (that) she’…

noun

The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience.

Usage examples:

A lack of proper parental and school discipline

verb

Train (someone) to obey rules or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience.

Usage examples:

Many parents have been afraid to discipline their children

noun

Training that produces obedience or self-control, often in the form of rules and punishments if these are broken, or the obedience or self-control produced by this training

Usage examples:

Military discipline, learning a foreign language requires discipline., an academic discipline, he w…

noun

A tool or machine with a rotating cutting tip or reciprocating hammer or chisel, used for making holes.

Usage examples:

Most of the project requires basic wood-working tools - a circular saw, a saber saw, an electric dr…

verb

Produce (a hole) in something by or as if by boring with a drill.

Usage examples:

Drill holes through the tiles for the masonry pins

verb

Sow (seed) with a drill.

Usage examples:

Crops drilled in autumn

noun

The solid surface of the earth.

Usage examples:

He lay on the ground

verb

Short for ground bass.

adjective

Past and past participle of grind.

verb

Instil (an idea, attitude, or habit) by persistent instruction.

Usage examples:

I tried to inculcate in my pupils an attitude of enquiry

verb

To cause someone to have particular beliefs or values by repeating them frequently

Usage examples:

The goal is to inculcate in students a tolerance for people of other religions and races.

verb

Tell or order someone to do something, especially in a formal or official way.

Usage examples:

She instructed him to wait

verb

To teach someone how to do something

Usage examples:

I need someone to instruct me on how to use the computer., [ + to infinitive ] the police have been…

verb

To order or tell someone to do something, especially in a formal way

Usage examples:

Instruct sb to do sth they were instructed to remove the vehicles from the site immediately as they…

noun

A hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens.

Usage examples:

The smith would pour the molten metal into the shaped mould

verb

Form (an object) out of malleable material.

Usage examples:

Mould the figure from white fondant

noun

A furry growth of minute fungi occurring typically in moist warm conditions, especially on food or other organic matter.

Usage examples:

Mould may flourish unhindered

verb

Induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.

Usage examples:

It wasn't easy, but i persuaded him to do the right thing

verb

Cause somebody to adopt a certain position or belief

verb

Promote a particular cause or view by using propaganda.

Usage examples:

Abolitionist leaders had not specifically propagandized for emancipation

verb

To create or spread propaganda about something or among a group

Usage examples:

Extremist groups have shown a keen interest in the internet as a means to propagandize., state-run …

verb

Convert or attempt to convert (someone) from one religion, belief, or opinion to another.

Usage examples:

The programme did have a tremendous evangelical effect, proselytizing many

verb

To try to persuade someone to change his or her religious beliefs, political party, etc., to your own

Usage examples:

[ i ] missionaries were sent to proselytize in rural areas of the country.

verb

To give someone training in new tasks, activities, etc.

Usage examples:

We are being re-educated not to rely on the state for anything more than minimal support., re-educa…

noun

An institution for educating children.

Usage examples:

Ryder's children did not go to school at all

verb

Send to school; educate.

Usage examples:

Taverier was born in paris and schooled in lyon

adjective

(of a xhosa) educated and westernized.

Usage examples:

Economic considerations persuaded many xhosa not to become school by opting for a western lifestyle

verb

Impart knowledge to or instruct (someone) as to how to do something.

Usage examples:

She taught him to read

noun

A teacher.

Usage examples:

She came to say ‘hi!’ to her old teach

verb

Impart skills or knowledge to