Brainwash
Pronunciation: /ˈbreɪnˌwɑːʃ/
Brainwash (verb)
- to make someone accept new ideas by using pressure or manipulation.
- to erase someone's existing beliefs and replace them with new ones through coercion.
Examples
- They tried to brainwash the group into following their ideology.
- The cult attempted to brainwash its members with daily sessions.
Common collocations: attempt to brainwash, brainwash into believing, brainwash of old ideas, brainwash from past beliefs