brainwashed Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb persuade completely, often through coercion
    brainwash.
    • The propaganda brainwashed many people
  2. verb submit to brainwashing; indoctrinate forcibly
    brainwash.
  3. adjective subjected to intensive forced indoctrination resulting in the rejection of old beliefs and acceptance of new ones
    • brainwashed prisoners of war
    • captive audiences for TV commercials can become brainwashed consumers

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