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to cause (someone) to think or believe something by using methods that make a person unable to think normally
Terrorists brainwashed the prisoners. Does advertising brainwash children?
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Recent Examples of brainwashing
Su Cici, Foreign Affairs, 10 May 2016
According to teens who have been rescued from one of these camps, children are being subjected to out-and-out brainwashing.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2024
Even if their minds are someday freed after Putin’s regime collapses, propagandistic brainwashing also takes time to undo.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2024
Coriolanus says this to Katniss in Mockingjay Part 2 after Peeta and other captive victors are extracted from the Capitol, to forewarn of Peeta's brainwashing.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2023
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Noun
Back then, the majority of people supported this policy, either from fear, years of brainwashing, or habitual obedience to the government.
—Su Cici, Foreign Affairs, 10 May 2016
According to teens who have been rescued from one of these camps, children are being subjected to out-and-out brainwashing.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2024
Even if their minds are someday freed after Putin’s regime collapses, propagandistic brainwashing also takes time to undo.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2024
Coriolanus says this to Katniss in Mockingjay Part 2 after Peeta and other captive victors are extracted from the Capitol, to forewarn of Peeta's brainwashing.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainwashing
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Rivers insisted Monday that there are different ways of convincing a team its record is not reflective of its abilities.Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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In their calculation, their chances of reversing vaccine injury with unsupported, experimental treatments are better than convincing policy makers to care for disabled people.Catherine Tan, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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The seduction is strong with this one, so control your lightsaber.Troy Smith, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Nothing about the home onstage seduces us, but that seduction, that feeling of niceness that’s so apt to overwhelm our ethical angels, is partly the point.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
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This nourishing serum is powered by a blend of watermelon, lychee, and edelweiss flower extracts, all of which contain a slew of antioxidants that condition dry ends and protect against damage-inducing environmental aggressors.Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
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The employment market is strong, economic growth is exceeding expectations, and potential inflation-inducing changes in fiscal and immigration policy loom large.Garth Friesen, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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According to a forecast from Bank of America Securities, consumers are expected to spend 7% more in 2024 than in 2023, bringing their average anticipated spending up to nearly $2,100.Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Real intimacy lies in bringing your beautifully flawed self into the experience.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bottom line For home sellers, 2025 is looking good with many homes commanding higher prices and selling quickly.Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Nordstroms have been able to improve Rack by placing a greater focus on better brands at the off-pricer, including some of the better-selling labels that can found at the Nordstrom full-price department stores.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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There’s something satisfying about singing together.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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That means the industry’s primary goal is to generate profit by charging premiums to customers and managing claims to minimize payouts while complying with regulations and satisfying customers.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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The owner can get comfortable with that, though, by persuading the developer to agree to a generous starting rent.Joshua Stein, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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This is particularly important because to form meaningful, productive relationships with people who hold different perspectives, building trust is more urgent than persuading them to agree with you.Esther K. Choy, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Urban centers like Detroit and the surrounding suburbs remain hot spots, attracting families and professionals seeking a balance between suburban comfort and urban amenities.Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is attracting the attention of Americans after Elon Musk backed it last week, amid its growing popularity in the European nation—Newsweek has looked at the odds of the party actually winning Germany's upcoming elections.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Brainwashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainwashing. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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