brainwashing
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Noun — The systematic use of pressure, repetition, or coercion to make someone abandon their beliefs for another set of beliefs.
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a victim of brainwashing
political brainwashing
Etymology
A translation of a Chinese term literally meaning "wash brain," first used in English around 1950.
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What does “brainwashing” mean?
The word “brainwashing” means the systematic use of pressure, repetition, or coercion to make someone abandon their beliefs for another set of beliefs. In plain terms, the process of forcibly reshaping someone's beliefs through psychological pressure.
How do you use “brainwashing” in a sentence?
Here is “brainwashing” used in a sentence: “Former members described the group's brainwashing tactics.”
What part of speech is “brainwashing”?
“Brainwashing” is a noun.
Where does the word “brainwashing” come from?
The word “brainwashing” dates back to around 1950 and comes from Chinese. A translation of a Chinese term literally meaning "wash brain," first used in English around 1950.
