| v. t. | 1. | To instruct in the rudiments or principles of learning, or of a branch of learning; to imbue with learning; to teach; - often followed by in. |
| 2. | To instruct in, or imbue with, doctrines, principles or ideologies, especially from a specific point of view which may be partisan or biased; to strongly press one's own point of view upon. |
| Verb | 1. | indoctrinate - teach doctrines to; teach uncritically; "The Moonies indoctrinate their disciples" |