1. teaching someone to accept beliefs or principles uncritically, especially political or religious ones
Usage: present participle of indoctrinate; often carries a negative connotation, implying manipulation or coercion

Examples

• Critics accused the organization of indoctrinating young members with extreme ideology.
• The school was criticized for indoctrinating students rather than encouraging critical thinking.
• Parents worried about indoctrinating their children with their own political views.
• The regime spent decades indoctrinating the population through state-controlled media.
• Teachers should focus on educating students, not indoctrinating them with a single perspective.
• The cult was known for indoctrinating new recruits through isolation and repetitive messaging.