BRAINWASHING
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Brainwashing.
Brainwashing - as a noun
Forcible indoctrination into a new set of attitudes and beliefs
Brainwashing - as a verb
To affect one's mind by using extreme mental pressure or any other mind-affecting process. (e.g. hypnosis)
To take from an electronically controlled machine its stored-up information; to erase a computer's programming. (1960)
Example Sentences
"The cult leader used brainwashing techniques to control his followers."
"Many people believed that the propaganda campaign was a form of brainwashing."
"She accused the media of brainwashing the public with biased information."
"Some cults have been accused of practicing brainwashing to manipulate their members."
"The documentary highlighted the dangers of political brainwashing."
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Is BRAINWASHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brainwashing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BRAINWASHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is BRAINWASHING a valid Words With Friends word?
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Valid WordBRAINWASHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
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Valid WordBRAINWASHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
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