as in to convince
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 brainwash
People who vote for MAGA Republicans are mentally challenged and brainwashed.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Society has brainwashed us for decades into bottling our emotions, saying less, not rocking the boat, and just carrying so much on our shoulders.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The siblings had been brainwashed, abused and groomed while growing up in a cult led by Bernie Hoffman, an apocalyptic preacher and false prophet known to the world as Tony Alamo.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
These young girls have been brainwashed by a political movement that exists to disenfranchise them.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
Bistline further claimed that Bateman brainwashed her and initially convinced her to lie to authorities during her first interview with authorities in 2023.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
What, are you being brainwashed by communists?
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Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
Artificial men become soldiers and servants (a dead detective rebuilt as RoboCop; Bucky Barnes brainwashed to become the Winter Soldier; Anakin Skywalker resurrected as Darth Vader).
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Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
Why not live in Hank’s sick decision to brainwash his daughter into loving him?
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2026
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Society has brainwashed us for decades into bottling our emotions, saying less, not rocking the boat, and just carrying so much on our shoulders.
—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The siblings had been brainwashed, abused and groomed while growing up in a cult led by Bernie Hoffman, an apocalyptic preacher and false prophet known to the world as Tony Alamo.
—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
These young girls have been brainwashed by a political movement that exists to disenfranchise them.
—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
Bistline further claimed that Bateman brainwashed her and initially convinced her to lie to authorities during her first interview with authorities in 2023.
—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
What, are you being brainwashed by communists?
—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
Artificial men become soldiers and servants (a dead detective rebuilt as RoboCop; Bucky Barnes brainwashed to become the Winter Soldier; Anakin Skywalker resurrected as Darth Vader).
—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
Why not live in Hank’s sick decision to brainwash his daughter into loving him?
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainwash
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The court date begins a weeklong preliminary hearing where prosecutors aim to convince a Utah judge to allow the trial to move forward.
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Ryan would love nothing more than to help convince the front office to add and give this team a chance down the stretch.
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Since Mary Grace’s death, her parents have poured their energy into persuading lawmakers to make camps safer by banning cabins in active flood plains, mandating 24-7 weather monitoring and requiring rigorous annual evacuation training.
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Marketing and communications professionals rely on language to inform, persuade and connect with audiences.
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Earlier, engineers had to choose between slow, high-resolution systems impacted by heavy, lag-inducing computational pipelines or fast, real-time systems that sacrificed vital spatial accuracy.
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That whiplash-inducing sum covers multi-day arena rental, top-tier security, and several headline performers.
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Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
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The ceremony, which brought both families together, was officiated by family friend Adam Sandler.
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Soon, Catholic missions and Spanish rancheros sprouted, first attracting local Native peoples and later, enslaving them.
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That playbook still works for some businesses, particularly those operating in sectors that continue to attract significant venture interest or those pursuing opportunities that require substantial upfront investment.
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Some supplements and chews are offered in different flavors to better entice your dog.
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That subscription data, entertainment, and safety service offers complementary base services, but owners are enticed to upgrade for premium services.
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Not Cleaning Your Machine Another influencing factor on your towels’ absorbency is how often your washing machine itself is cleaned.
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Together, the findings reinforce how structured peer and leadership advisory environments can influence both strategic clarity and operational execution.
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Since the band was formed, the group has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
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SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
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