Brainwash
verb
To make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them it until they accept it as true.
The propaganda campaign was designed to brainwash the citizens into supporting the regime.
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Neutral
mentally conditioned,forced belief,coercive persuasion
verb
To systematically eliminate a person's pre-existing beliefs and replace them with a new set of beliefs.
He was brainwashed into thinking that his previous ideas were completely false.
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Formal
belief change,ideological shift,mental conditioning
verb
To make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them it until they accept it as true.
The propaganda campaign was designed to brainwash the citizens into supporting the regime.
Usage tips
Neutral
mentally conditioned,forced belief,coercive persuasion
verb
To systematically eliminate a person's pre-existing beliefs and replace them with a new set of beliefs.
He was brainwashed into thinking that his previous ideas were completely false.
Usage tips
Formal
belief change,ideological shift,mental conditioning
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implications
This term often implies manipulation or coercion
For many, the word 'brainwash' suggests unethical forms of influence.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Manipulation
Consider how emotional appeals can be used to brainwash someone
Emotive language can be powerful in brainwashing scenarios.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Awareness
Be aware of the surrounding context when discussing brainwashing
The term can have serious implications in discussions about personal freedom.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implications
This term often implies manipulation or coercion
For many, the word 'brainwash' suggests unethical forms of influence.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Manipulation
Consider how emotional appeals can be used to brainwash someone
Emotive language can be powerful in brainwashing scenarios.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Awareness
Be aware of the surrounding context when discussing brainwashing
The term can have serious implications in discussions about personal freedom.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implications
This term often implies manipulation or coercion
For many, the word 'brainwash' suggests unethical forms of influence.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Manipulation
Consider how emotional appeals can be used to brainwash someone
Emotive language can be powerful in brainwashing scenarios.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Awareness
Be aware of the surrounding context when discussing brainwashing
The term can have serious implications in discussions about personal freedom.
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