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Brainwashed

[breyn-wosh, -wawsh]

brain·wash

[breyn-wosh, -wawsh]
verb (used with object)
1.
to cause (someone) to undergo brainwashing.
noun
2.
the process of brainwashing.
3.
a subjection to brainwashing.

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Brainwashed is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
Also, brain-wash, brain wash.


Origin:
1950–55; back formation from brainwashing

brain·wash·er, noun
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brainwashed

adjective
subjected to intensive forced indoctrination resulting in the rejection of old beliefs and acceptance of new ones; "brainwashed prisoners of war"; "captive audiences for TV commercials can become brainwashed consumers" [ant: unbrainwashed
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