brainwashing
English → English
verb//ˈbreɪn.wɒʃ.ɪŋ//
(psychology) The process of pressuring someone into adopting radically different beliefs
The prisoners of war were subjected to constant brainwashing to make them betray their country.
(English) The prisoners of war were subjected to constant brainwashing to make them betray their country.
Modern advertising is often accused of brainwashing children into wanting expensive toys.
(English) Modern advertising is often accused of brainwashing children into wanting expensive toys.
Entry ID: en:en:brainwashing · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary