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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
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
After some kick-ass action, Barnes seems to be at least partially released of his brainwashing by the action of the film.
—Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2023
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Noun
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
After some kick-ass action, Barnes seems to be at least partially released of his brainwashing by the action of the film.
—Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainwashing
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The singer plays the part of a smitten admirer whose best bet for not going home alone is convincing their crush to spend a little more time in their presence.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series in convincing fashion following a dominant playoff run.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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That seduction would form the foundation for the show, with Celebrimbor himself the main hero of our story, a tragic hero whose pride is both his downfall and his tragic legacy.Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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Scenes of celebration, public adoration, seduction and romance mingle in the film’s tease – as its lead traverses a thorny yet exhilarating path toward self-acceptance.Holly Jones, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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This fine, sob-inducing British series follows two friends (Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall) who feel romance tugging at their hearts for years and years and years.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The emotional reality of living in Iran while holding views that oppose the state, the movie suggests, is anxiety-inducing—almost unfathomably so for those who have never dealt with such restrictions.Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Many Syrians, both at home and abroad, have been overcome by shock and jubilation at the news that President Bashar al-Assad fled the country — bringing an end to more than 50 years of brutal rule by him and his family.Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Our manufacturing workforce is incredibly experienced—and a new generation of workers is bringing the STEM skills, digital savvy and creativity needed to unlock future growth.Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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To address those concerns, Kroger and Albertsons proposed selling 579 of their stores to another company, C&S Wholesale Grocers, including 63 stores in California, mainly in Southern California.Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, despite the potential strategy, there can be emotional drawbacks to selling a social media–friendly home.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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The agency’s new model is at the forefront of marketing innovation, but its values also contribute to satisfying outcomes.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Marketers have always focused on first satisfying functional needs before moving on to emotional ones.Billee Howard, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Data can be an important element for persuading your audience and adding color to your story.George Baker Sr., Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Your credibility can be the difference between persuading an audience and losing their trust.John Hall, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Fan favorite Bob Does Sports has had tremendous success with its Breezy Golf tournaments attracting advertisers and followers alike.Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The only predictable thing about crypto seems to be its penchant for attracting and enriching a patchwork of individuals with qualities including, but not limited to, an appetite for risk, an overwhelming optimism about the benefits of technology, or a healthy distrust of institutions.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Brainwashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainwashing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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