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brainwash in German

brainwash in German is einer Gehirnwäsche unterziehen, gehirnwaschen — brainwash means to forcibly and systematically pressure someone into abandoning their existing beliefs and adopting new ones.

brainwash in German

einer Gehirnwäsche unterziehen
verb
(psychology) To affect one's mind by using extreme mental pressure or any other mind-affecting process. (e.g. hypnosis)
gehirnwaschen
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 German?

"brainwash" in German is einer Gehirnwäsche unterziehen, gehirnwaschen. 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 German, "brainwash" is einer Gehirnwäsche unterziehen, gehirnwaschen.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "brainwash": einer Gehirnwäsche unterziehen, gehirnwaschen.

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