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indoctrinate

IPA /ɪnˈdɒktrɪneɪt/

To repeatedly teach a belief as unquestionable and discourage someone from considering other views.

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The novel shows a ruler trying to indoctrinate the population through daily broadcasts.

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ascendancy

IPA /əˈsendənsi/

A position of power or influence that allows a person or group to dominate others in a particular situation.

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After the break, our local team gained ascendancy over its rivals.

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