brainwash

UK
/ˈbreɪn.wɒʃ/
US
/ˈbreɪn.wɑːʃ/
brainwashnoun
brainwashes
pl
UK
/ˈbreɪn.wɒʃ/
US
/ˈbreɪn.wɑːʃ/
Translations
промывка мозгов
The cult used brainwash techniques to control its members.
Культ использовал техники промывки мозгов, чтобы контролировать своих членов.
Definitions
The process of pressuring someone into adopting radically different beliefs by using systematic and often forcible means.
The cult subjected new members to a thorough brainwash.
brainwashverb
brainwashed
Past Simple
brainwashed
Past Participle
brainwashing
Gerund
UK
/ˈbreɪnwɒʃ/
US
/ˈbreɪnwɑːʃ/
Translations
промывать мозги
The cult leader tried to brainwash his followers into believing his teachings.
Лидер культа пытался промывать мозги своим последователям, заставляя их верить в его учения.
Definitions
To make someone adopt radically different beliefs by using systematic and often forcible pressure.
The cult leader attempted to brainwash his followers into rejecting their families.
brainwashadjective
more brainwash
Comp.
most brainwash
Super.
Used attributively to modify a noun meaning ‘related to brainwashing’ (e.g., brainwash methods).
Definitions
Attributive, relating to or involving brainwashing.
The organization employed brainwash tactics during its induction program.