Control
Control verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).
Indoctrinate and control are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Indoctrinate" instead a verb "Control".
Indoctrinate
Indoctrinate verb - To cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field.
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Synonyms for Indoctrinate
Control and indoctrinate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Control" instead a verb "Indoctrinate".
Nearby Words: indoctrination, indoctrinating
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Both words in one sentence
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Rena's family tried to indoctrinate Rena to do this if Julie ever went out of control.
Source: Manga / World Embryo -
They abduct and indoctrinate espers, have absolute authority in the US, and control the government and media, with the goal of ensuring that America stays the worlds only superpower.
- A number of massive, shadowy, conspiracies work behind the scenes to cover up their existence, and they will stop at nothing to manipulate, indoctrinate, and control espers to further their own goals.
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