🧠brainwash

verb, noun
/ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

Meaning

to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation

Example Sentences

The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.

Example Expressions

brainwash someone

Synonyms

indoctrinate, manipulate, condition, program, influence

Antonyms

educate, enlighten, inform

Collocations

brainwash people, political brainwashing, systematic brainwashing, attempt to brainwash

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