verb
- to state or assert something in a dogmatic manner; to lay down principles as incontrovertible truths
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'dogmatize'; often used critically to suggest arrogance or closed-mindedness
Examples
- The professor tends to dogmatise about grammar rules rather than explain their reasoning.
- She dogmatised about the correct way to raise children without considering different perspectives.
- He dogmatised his political views so forcefully that no one dared to disagree.
- Rather than dogmatise, the teacher encouraged students to think critically and form their own conclusions.
- The critic dogmatised that this was the worst film ever made, leaving no room for debate.
- They dogmatised about what constitutes 'real' art, alienating many contemporary artists.