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Indoctrinate

To instruct in the rudiments or principles of learning, or of a branch of learning; to imbue with learning; to instruct in, or imbue with, principles or doctrines; to teach; -- often followed by in.

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Inspire 76% connected

To breathe into; to fill with the breath; to animate.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Revolutionize 76% connected

To change completely, as by a revolution; as, to revolutionize a government.

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Instruct 76% connected

Arranged; furnished; provided.

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Learn 76% connected

To gain knowledge or information of; to ascertain by inquiry, study, or investigation; to receive instruction concerning; to fix in the mind; to acqu…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Teach 76% connected

To impart the knowledge of; to give intelligence concerning; to impart, as knowledge before unknown, or rules for practice; to inculcate as true or i…

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Doctrine 74% connected

Teaching; instruction.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Doctrine 74% connected

Teaching; instruction.

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Indoctrination 74% connected

The act of indoctrinating, or the condition of being indoctrinated; instruction in the rudiments and principles of any science or system of belief; i…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Indoctrination 74% connected

The act of indoctrinating, or the condition of being indoctrinated; instruction in the rudiments and principles of any science or system of belief; i…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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