Synonyms of brainwash

brainwash

verb

as in to convince

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?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• convince
• persuade
• induce
• bring
• attract
• entice
• influence
• sell
• satisfy
• seduce
• convert
• lure
• get
• inculcate
• win (over)
• talk (into)
• instill
• interest
• sway
• move
• gain
• argue
• overpersuade
• prevail (on or upon)
• cajole
• coax
• incline
• prompt
• exhort
• implant
• urge
• tempt
• bring around
• beguile
• wheedle
• entreat
• fast-talk
• blandish
• lead on
• enroot
• allure
• snow
• draw
• blarney

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discourage
• deter
• dissuade
• unsell