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brainwashing in German

brainwashing in German is Gehirnwäsche, Hirnwäsche, Mentizid — brainwashing means the systematic use of pressure, repetition, or coercion to make someone abandon their beliefs for another set of beliefs.

brainwashing in German

Gehirnwäsche
noun
A form of indoctrination that forces people to abandon their beliefs in favour of another set of beliefs by conditioning through various forms of pressure or torture.
Hirnwäsche
noun
A form of indoctrination that forces people to abandon their beliefs in favour of another set of beliefs by conditioning through various forms of pressure or torture.
Mentizid
noun
A form of indoctrination that forces people to abandon their beliefs in favour of another set of beliefs by conditioning through various forms of pressure or torture.

What does "brainwashing" mean?

  1. noun The systematic use of pressure, repetition, or coercion to make someone abandon their beliefs for another set of beliefs.
    "Former members described the group's brainwashing tactics."
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brainwashing in a sentence

  • Former members described the group's brainwashing tactics.

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What is "brainwashing" in German?

"brainwashing" in German is Gehirnwäsche, Hirnwäsche, Mentizid. brainwashing means: The systematic use of pressure, repetition, or coercion to make someone abandon their beliefs for another set of beliefs.

How do you use "brainwashing" in a sentence?

Example: "Former members described the group's brainwashing tactics." In German, "brainwashing" is Gehirnwäsche, Hirnwäsche, Mentizid.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "brainwashing": Gehirnwäsche, Hirnwäsche, Mentizid.

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