as in to teach
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
indoctrinated children in proper safety procedures
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 26 Sep. 2024
Jason has also been indoctrinated into Swiftieland since his little brother’s romance with the star began.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
The adorable animal characters take some of the edge off a game that entails indoctrinating cult members, battling spirits and cannibalism.
—Theara Coleman, theweek, 11 Oct. 2024
Handsome but not very bright, Whitlock is kidnapped by communist screenwriters, who end up indoctrinating him into their cause.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Indoctrinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indoctrinate. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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