brainwashing
brain·wash·ing
noun \ˈbrān-ˌwȯ-shiŋ, -ˌwä-\Definition of BRAINWASHING
1
: a forcible indoctrination to induce someone to give up basic political, social, or religious beliefs and attitudes and to accept contrasting regimented ideas
2
: persuasion by propaganda or salesmanship
— brain·wash transitive verb
— brainwash noun
— brain·wash·er noun
Origin of BRAINWASHING
translation of Chinese (Beijing) xǐnǎo
First Known Use: 1950
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