noun
a method of changing someone's beliefs or attitudes through intense manipulation or persuasion
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The cult leader used various psychological techniques to brainwash his followers.
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I can't believe she fell for that scam, they really brainwashed her.
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Don't listen to him, he's just trying to brainwash you.
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The constant negative news coverage seemed to brainwash the public into believing the worst.