26984 words

brainwash

2 definitions β€’ 3 examples
1
to make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them that it is true and preventing other information from reaching them :

Examples:

brainwash someone into something/doing something Their government is trying to brainwash them into thinking that war cannot be avoided.
Some people seem to be so brainwashed by advertising that they believe everything it tells them.
2
to make people believe only what you want them to believe by continually telling them that it is true and preventing any other information from reaching them:

Examples:

Could it be that we’re brainwashed to accept these things?

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