dogmatise

/dɒɡˈmætaɪz, -ˈmeɪtɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to express or advocate a doctrine or opinion in a rigid or dogmatic manner

“The professor was accused of dogmatizing his students with overly simplistic explanations.”

2. verb (transitive)

to induce someone to adopt a particular doctrine or opinion in a rigid or dogmatic manner

“The charismatic leader dogmatised his followers with a radical new ideology.”

3. verb (intransitive)

to adopt a particular doctrine or opinion in a rigid or dogmatic manner

“The young scholar dogmatised and became increasingly isolated from his peers.”

4. verb (inseparable, particle: up)

to express or advocate a doctrine or opinion in a more rigid or dogmatic manner

“The politician dogmatised up his stance on the issue, refusing to consider alternative views.”

Synonyms

  • dogmatize
  • indoctrinate

Antonyms

  • open-minded
  • skeptical