brainwash

brainwash
brainwash rainwash v. [imp. & p. p. {brainwashed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {brainwashing}] 1. to persuade completely; as, the propaganda brainwashed many people. [WordNet 1.5]

2. to to indoctrinate forcibly or by means of torture, or by constant psychological pressure.

Syn: submit to brainwashing. [WordNet 1.5]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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