Brainwash ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Brainwash ( verb )

1. To force someone to change their beliefs, attitudes, or behavior by using systematic and often forceful means, such as psychological pressure, propaganda, or torture.
2. To change someone's thoughts or beliefs by using repeated and intense persuasion.

Origin:

Early 20th century: probably from brain + wash.

Examples:

1. He was brainwashed by the cult.
2. She was brainwashed into joining the organization.
3. The prisoners were brainwashed by their captors.
4. The government brainwashed its citizens into supporting the war.
5. He was brainwashed into thinking that he was a spy.

(As a noun)

Brainwash ( noun )

1. To force someone to change their beliefs, attitudes, or behavior by using systematic and often forceful means, such as psychological pressure, propaganda, or torture.
2. To change someone's thoughts or beliefs by using repeated and intense persuasion.

Origin:

Early 20th century: probably from brain + wash.

Examples:

1. He was brainwashed by the cult.
2. She was brainwashed into joining the organization.
3. The prisoners were brainwashed by their captors.
4. The government brainwashed its citizens into supporting the war.
5. He was brainwashed into thinking that he was a spy.