What is the meaning of brainwashed?

verb

  • Persuade completely, often through coercion.
    • usage: "The propaganda brainwashed many people"
  • Submit to brainwashing; indoctrinate forcibly.

adjective

  • Subjected to intensive forced indoctrination resulting in the rejection of old beliefs and acceptance of new ones.
    • usage: "brainwashed prisoners of war"; "captive audiences for TV commercials can become brainwashed consumers"
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