brainwashing
gb/bɹˈeɪnwˌɑʃɪŋ/ us/bɹˈeɪnwˌɑʃɪŋ/
B2
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
C1
process
1
coercive control of beliefs
Methods used to strongly control someone’s thinking and make them believe something.
Vzorec užití:
brainwashing of [someone]; brainwashing by [group/government]; brainwashing in [cult/prison]
Častá chyba:
Often confused with ordinary persuasion; brainwashing implies extreme, manipulative pressure and loss of independent judgment.
Synonyma
indoctrination (Less intense; can be gradual teaching of a doctrine.)
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mind control (Emphasizes control over thoughts and behavior.)
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conditioning (More general; can be neutral or scientific.)
Antonyma
deprogramming (Trying to undo manipulative belief control.)
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freethinking (Forming opinions independently.)
Kolokace
cult brainwashing
|political brainwashing
|brainwashing techniques
|brainwashing tactics
|victim of brainwashing
|accusations of brainwashing
|resist brainwashing
|systematic brainwashing
|brainwashing sessions
|deprogramming after brainwashing
Témata
psychology
|politics
|crime
|media
|society
Příklady
- The documentary explored how captives were subjected to brainwashing during the conflict.
- She said the group’s leaders used sleep deprivation and fear as part of the brainwashing.
- Experts warned that isolation can make people more vulnerable to brainwashing.
Učební příklady
- The cult used brainwashing on new members.
- Brainwashing can change how people think.
Podstatné jméno
C1
process
2
strong propaganda influence
Strong propaganda that makes people believe something.
Vzorec užití:
brainwashing by [media/government]; brainwashing campaign; brainwashing on [social media/TV]
Častá chyba:
Used loosely in debates; it is often an accusation rather than a proven fact.
Synonyma
propaganda (More neutral/technical; does not always imply total control.)
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manipulation (Broader; can be subtle and personal as well as political.)
Antonyma
objectivity (Presenting information in a balanced, unbiased way.)
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pluralism (Acceptance of multiple viewpoints rather than one imposed view.)
Kolokace
media brainwashing
|state brainwashing
|brainwashing campaign
|online brainwashing
|brainwashing propaganda
|brainwashing narrative
|accuse [someone] of brainwashing
|claims of brainwashing
|anti-brainwashing efforts
|brainwashing messages
Témata
media
|politics
|society
Příklady
- Critics called the ads brainwashing designed to make voters fear the opposition.
- He argued that the constant headlines were a form of brainwashing.
- They accused the channel of brainwashing its audience with one-sided coverage.
Učební příklady
- Some people call it brainwashing when news is very one-sided.
Podstatné jméno
informal
B2
abstract
3
exaggerated claim of influence
A strong (often joking) way to say someone influenced you a lot.
Vzorec užití:
call it brainwashing; accuse [someone] of brainwashing [someone else]
Častá chyba:
In informal use it may mean 'strong influence' without real coercion; in serious contexts it suggests abuse and control.
Synonyma
influence (Much weaker and usually neutral.)
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persuasion (Does not imply manipulation or loss of agency.)
Antonyma
independence (Making choices without relying on others’ opinions.)
Kolokace
total brainwashing
|basically brainwashing
|sounds like brainwashing
|call it brainwashing
|a bit of brainwashing
|family brainwashing
|brand brainwashing
|brainwashing by influencers
|brainwashing at home
|brainwashing from childhood
Témata
daily_life
|relationships
|media
Příklady
- After a week with his new friends, his sister joked that he’d been through brainwashing.
- My kids think I’m brainwashing them because I play the same music every morning.
- She laughed and said the team’s fans were guilty of brainwashing her into watching every game.
Učební příklady
- He joked that the show was brainwashing him.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
brainwashing
IPA
GB/bɹˈeɪnwˌɑʃɪŋ/
US/bɹˈeɪnwˌɑʃɪŋ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
brain - wash - ing (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (brain)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: brainwashing
- Plural: brainwashing
Příbuzná slova
Core family
brainwash
verb C1
brainwashed
adjective
Related words
brainwasher
noun
Výrazy
be/get brainwashed
1/bɪɡˈɛt bɹˈeɪnwˌɑʃt/
fixed phrase
become controlled in thinking
To start believing something because of strong manipulation.
Příklady
- His friends worried he was getting brainwashed by the group.
- She insisted she wasn’t brainwashed and could leave at any time.
- Many viewers felt they were being brainwashed by nonstop advertising.
brainwash someone
1/bɹˈeɪnwˌɑʃ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
force beliefs on someone
To control someone’s thinking so they believe what you want.
Příklady
- The group tried to brainwash new recruits by cutting them off from their families.
- He believes the regime brainwashed citizens with constant slogans.
- She said no one brainwashed her; she made her own decision.
brainwash someone into doing something
1/bɹˈeɪnwˌɑʃ sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɪntu dˈuɪŋ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
pressure someone to do something
To manipulate someone until they do something.
Příklady
- Investigators said he was brainwashed into carrying out the plan.
- She claimed the leaders brainwashed members into giving up their savings.
- They argued that vulnerable teens can be brainwashed into committing crimes.
brainwashing tactics
1/bɹˈeɪnwˌɑʃɪŋ tˈæktɪks/
fixed phrase
methods used to manipulate beliefs
Actions used to control what people think.
Příklady
- The report described brainwashing tactics used to keep members obedient.
- Training sessions included brainwashing tactics designed to break down resistance.
- She recognized the brainwashing tactics and decided to leave.
mass brainwashing
1/mˈæs bɹˈeɪnwˌɑʃɪŋ/
fixed phrase
brainwashing of large groups
Trying to control what many people believe.
Příklady
- Opponents called the campaign mass brainwashing.
- The novelist portrayed a future of mass brainwashing through screens everywhere.
- Some critics argue that constant slogans can become a form of mass brainwashing.