Inculcation

in·cul·cate  (n-klkt, nkl-)

tr.v. in·cul·cat·ed, in·cul·cat·ing, in·cul·cates

1. To impress (something) upon the mind of another by frequent instruction or repetition; instill: inculcating sound principles.

2. To teach (others) by frequent instruction or repetition; indoctrinate: inculcate the young with a sense of duty.

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[Latin inculcre, inculct-, to force upon : in-, on; see in-² + calcre, to trample (from calx, calc-, heel).]

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incul·cation n.

in·culcator n.

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inculcation - teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition ingraining, instilling indoctrination - teaching someone to accept doctrines uncritically