doctrinate

/dɒktˈreɪnɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to teach or instruct someone in a particular doctrine or set of principles

“The new pastor set out to doctrinate the congregation with the church’s values.”

2. verb

to imbue or instill someone with a particular ideology or system of thought

“The professor aimed to doctrinate her students with the importance of critical thinking.”

3. noun

the act of teaching or instructing someone in a particular doctrine or set of principles

“The process of doctrinate took months to complete, but the end result was well worth it.”

Synonyms

  • educate
  • indoctrinate
  • instruct

Antonyms

  • detract
  • mislead