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brainwashing
/ˈbreɪnwɒʃɪŋ/
noun
pranie mózgu
Definition
The forcible indoctrination of someone to accept an ideology, often through intense and prolonged psychological pressure.
Examples
The cult was accused of brainwashing its members into believing strange doctrines.
Sekta została oskarżona o pranie mózgu swoim członkom, aby wierzyli w dziwne doktryny.
He claimed he was a victim of political brainwashing during his captivity.
Twierdził, że padł ofiarą politycznego prania mózgu podczas niewoli.
Synonyms
Collocations
political brainwashingreligious brainwashingvictim of brainwashing
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