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brainwash (v.)

1955 (past-participle adjective brainwashed attested from 1953); see brainwashing.

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brainwashing (n.)
"attempt to alter or control the thoughts and beliefs of another person against his will by psychological techniques," 1950, a literal translation of Chinese xi nao. A term from the Korean War.

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Definitions of brainwash

brainwash (v.)
persuade completely, often through coercion;
The propaganda brainwashed many people
brainwash (v.)
submit to brainwashing; indoctrinate forcibly;
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