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Term: Indoctrinated

Description

Indoctrinated is the past participle form of the verb "indoctrinate." It refers to the act of teaching or influencing a person or group with a particular set of beliefs, principles, or ideas, often in a forceful or one-sided manner.

Senses and Usages

1. Verb - Transitive Sense

In this sense, indoctrinated means to instruct or propagate certain beliefs or ideologies to an individual or a group, especially in an authoritative or coercive manner.

Example Sentence: The dictator indoctrinated the masses with his propaganda, ensuring that they remained loyal to his regime.

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2. Verb - Reflexive Sense

When used reflexively, indoctrinated can mean deliberately allowing oneself to be influenced or taught exclusively in an uncritical or unquestioning manner.

Example Sentence: She had been indoctrinated all her life to believe in the superiority of her religion and was reluctant to consider any other perspectives.

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3. Adjective

As an adjective, indoctrinated describes individuals who have undergone the process of indoctrination.

Example Sentence: The indoctrinated students fiercely defended their professor's teachings without considering alternative viewpoints.

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