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Dogmatize (Verb)

Meaning 1

State as a dogma.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The politicians were quick to dogmatize the views of their opponents as unpatriotic and wrong.
  • Their rigid dogma views about how children should be educated didn't allow for alternative perspectives or creative approach.
  • In many dogmatic societies, challenging the established view on certain sensitive subject can be dangerous and often met with brutal force.
  • Philosophers would often examine established concepts to prove or disprove these dogmas, no matter how ancient or well-known the ideas were.
  • There was no need to dogmatize all the major principles at once; gradual progress was necessary and even better.

Synonyms

  • Dogmatise

Hypernyms

  • Formulate
  • Articulate
  • Phrase
  • Word

Related Words

  • Dogmatist (noun)
  • Dogma (noun)

Meaning 2

Speak dogmatically.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • Critics accused the politician of attempts to dogmatize the public issue and shutting down any further discussion on its complexities.
  • Throughout history, the institution had often been known to dogmatize its teachings and principles, leaving little room for questioning or dissent.
  • His tendency to dogmatize topics and declare absolute truths made him a polarizing figure within the academic community.
  • The dictator used propaganda and fear to dogmatize his rule and repress any opposing viewpoints or expressions of dissent.
  • Rather than engaging in open and honest discussion, she seemed to prefer dogmatizing her own viewpoint and dismissing any opposing arguments as invalid.

Synonyms

  • Dogmatise

Hypernyms

  • Speak

Related Words

  • Dogmatist (noun)
  • Dogma (noun)
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