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brainwash

/breɪnˈwɒʃ/ verb · British & US
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What does brainwash mean?

verb

To influence or persuade someone to adopt a particular point of view or set of beliefs, often by using coercive or manipulative methods. To condition someone to accept something as true or normal.

Example

"The cult was accused of brainwashing its members into believing in its ideology."

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