verb
- laying down principles or beliefs in a rigid, authoritative manner without allowing for discussion or doubt
Usage: present participle of dogmatise (British spelling); American spelling is dogmatizing; often used critically to describe someone who asserts opinions as absolute truth
Examples
- The professor was dogmatising about grammar rules without considering modern usage.
- He spent the meeting dogmatising about the correct way to manage the project.
- Rather than dogmatising, she invited the team to share their perspectives.
- The critic was dogmatising about what constitutes 'real' art.
- They accused him of dogmatising instead of engaging in genuine dialogue.
- She avoided dogmatising and instead presented evidence for her claims.