brainwashed Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb persuade completely, often through coercion
brainwash.
- The propaganda brainwashed many people
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verb submit to brainwashing; indoctrinate forcibly
brainwash.
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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