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brainwash in French

brainwash in French is bourrer le crâne, décerveler, laver le cerveau — brainwash means to forcibly and systematically pressure someone into abandoning their existing beliefs and adopting new ones.

brainwash in French

bourrer le crâne
verb
(psychology) To affect one's mind by using extreme mental pressure or any other mind-affecting process. (e.g. hypnosis)
décerveler
verb
(psychology) To affect one's mind by using extreme mental pressure or any other mind-affecting process. (e.g. hypnosis)
laver le cerveau
verb
(psychology) To affect one's mind by using extreme mental pressure or any other mind-affecting process. (e.g. hypnosis)

What does "brainwash" mean?

  1. verb To forcibly and systematically pressure someone into abandoning their existing beliefs and adopting new ones.
    "The cult tried to brainwash new members within days of joining."
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brainwash in a sentence

  • The cult tried to brainwash new members within days of joining.
  • She felt like the constant propaganda was designed to brainwash the public.

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What is "brainwash" in French?

"brainwash" in French is bourrer le crâne, décerveler, laver le cerveau. brainwash means: To forcibly and systematically pressure someone into abandoning their existing beliefs and adopting new ones.

How do you use "brainwash" in a sentence?

Example: "The cult tried to brainwash new members within days of joining." In French, "brainwash" is bourrer le crâne, décerveler, laver le cerveau.

Are there other ways to say "brainwash" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "brainwash": bourrer le crâne, décerveler, laver le cerveau.

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