Synonyms of brainwashing

brainwashing 1 of 2

noun

as in lobbying

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lobbying
• influencing
• seduction
• overpersuasion
• prompting
• swaying
• pressuring
• cajolery
• inducement
• exhortation
• convincing
• coaxing
• blandishment
• tempting
• wheedling
• persuading
• conversion
• inducing
• entreaty
• suasion
• persuasion
• cajolement
• urging

brainwashing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of brainwash

as in convincing

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

• convincing
• influencing
• inducing
• bringing
• selling
• satisfying
• interesting
• persuading
• attracting
• luring
• getting
• enticing
• converting
• seducing
• talking (into)
• prevailing (on or upon)
• inculcating
• winning (over)
• gaining
• arguing
• overpersuading
• implanting
• moving
• instilling
• swaying
• prompting
• cajoling
• coaxing
• inclining
• bringing around
• wheedling
• urging
• exhorting
• entreating
• blandishing
• tempting
• enrooting
• alluring
• drawing
• beguiling
• leading on
• blarneying
• snowing
• fast-talking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discouraging
• deterring
• dissuading
• unselling