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brainwash

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brain·wash  (brnwsh, -wôsh)
tr.v. brain·washed, brain·wash·ing, brain·wash·es
To subject to brainwashing.
n.
The process or an instance of brainwashing.

[Back-formation from brainwashing.]

brainwash
Verb
to cause (a person) to alter his or her beliefs, by methods based on isolation, sleeplessness, etc.
brainwashing n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.brainwash - persuade completely, often through coercion; "The propaganda brainwashed many people"
persuade - cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm; "You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase!"
2.brainwash - submit to brainwashing; indoctrinate forcibly
indoctrinate - teach doctrines to; teach uncritically; "The Moonies indoctrinate their disciples"
Translations
brainwash [ˈbreɪnwɔʃ] vtlavar el cerebro a
brainwash [ˈbreɪnwɔʃ] vtfaire subir un lavage de cerveau à
brainwash [ˈbreɪnwɔʃ] vteiner Gehirnwäsche dat unterziehen
brainwash [ˈbreɪnwɔʃ] vtfare un lavaggio di cervello a


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