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Indoctrinate

/ɪnˈdɒk·trɪ·neɪt/verb
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To indoctrinate means to instruct someone to accept a particular set of beliefs or principles without question, often through systematic and repetitive methods. In contemporary usage, it's commonly associated with concerns over manipulation in education, politics, or media, where the line between teaching and imposing ideology can blur, potentially stifling critical thinking.

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