verb
- to state or assert something in a dogmatic manner; to lay down principles as incontrovertible truths
Usage: British spelling (American: dogmatizes); third person singular present tense
Examples
- The professor dogmatises about grammar rules without acknowledging exceptions.
- He dogmatises on political matters, refusing to consider alternative viewpoints.
- She dogmatises her opinions as if they were absolute facts.
- The critic dogmatises about what constitutes good art.
- They dogmatise their religious beliefs to anyone who will listen.
- He dogmatises without evidence, making sweeping claims about history.