brainwash

IPA(Pronunciation)

Verb

dated figuratively

(psychology) To affect one's mind by using extreme mental pressure or any other mind-affecting process. (e.g. hypnosis)

Japanese Meaning

極端な精神的圧力やその他の心理的手段を用いて、個人の心を影響下に置くこと、すなわち洗脳することを意味する。

The cult attempted to brainwash new members through relentless propaganda and sleep deprivation.

そのカルトは、執拗なプロパガンダと睡眠剥奪を通じて新しいメンバーを洗脳しようとした。

Sense（1）

(psychology) To affect one's mind by using extreme mental pressure or any other mind-affecting process. (e.g. hypnosis)

Sense（2）

(figuratively, dated) To take from an electronically controlled machine its stored-up information; to erase a computer's programming. (1960)

Sense（3）

To persuade completely and forcibly.

The news media brainwashed many people.

brainwashes

（ present singular third-person ）

brainwashing

（ participle present ）

brainwashed

（ participle past ）

brainwashed

（ past ）