Synonyms & related words for indoctrinate

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of indoctrinate — including brainwash, inculcate, propagandize, instill, teach, catechize. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to indoctrinate

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Synonyms for indoctrinate

Common synonyms for indoctrinate include brainwash, inculcate, propagandize, instill, teach, catechize, instruct, inoculate — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does indoctrinate come from?

The word indoctrinate breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root doctrin-, from Latin doctrina (“teaching”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.