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brain⋅wash⋅ing
[breyn-wosh-ing, -waw-shing] 
ɪŋ
–noun
| 1. | a method for systematically changing attitudes or altering beliefs, originated in totalitarian countries, esp. through the use of torture, drugs, or psychological-stress techniques. |
| 2. | any method of controlled systematic indoctrination, esp. one based on repetition or confusion: brainwashing by TV commercials. |
| 3. | an instance of subjecting or being subjected to such techniques: efforts to halt the brainwashing of captive audiences. |
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. |
Also, brain-wash, brain wash.
Related forms:
brainwasher, noun
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