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brainwash
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/ˈbreɪn.wɒʃ/
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/ˈbreɪn.wɑːʃ/
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brainwash
noun
brainwashes
pl
UK
/ˈbreɪn.wɒʃ/
US
/ˈbreɪn.wɑːʃ/
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промывка мозгов
The cult used brainwash techniques to control its members.
Культ использовал техники промывки мозгов, чтобы контролировать своих членов.
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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.
Synonyms
indoctrination
reprogramming
persuasion
manipulation
mind control
brainwash
verb
brainwashed
Past Simple
brainwashed
Past Participle
brainwashing
Gerund
UK
/ˈbreɪnwɒʃ/
US
/ˈbreɪnwɑːʃ/
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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.
Synonyms
coerce
persuade
influence
manipulate
indoctrinate
brainwash
adjective
more brainwash
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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.
Synonyms
influenced
persuaded
hypnotized
manipulated
programmed
conditioned
indoctrinated
brainwashed
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