What is the meaning of brainwashing?

noun

  • Forcible indoctrination into a new set of attitudes and beliefs.

verb

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