English Dictionary

brainwash

/ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/

verb

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

They tried to brainwash him into believing their lies.

意味（1）

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

意味（2）

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

意味（3）

To persuade completely and forcibly.

The news media brainwashed many people.