brainwash

verb [T]

/ˈbreɪn.wɒʃ/

/-wɑːʃ/ disapproving

Definition

› to make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them that it is true and preventing any other information from reaching them: The government is trying to brainwash them into thinking that war is necessary.Urging and persuadingCausing somebody to act brainwashing

/-ɪŋ/ noun [U] › Many people thought the sect was guilty of brainwashing.Urging and persuadingCausing somebody to act

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