Ingles

brainwashing

gb/bɹˈeɪnwˌɑʃɪŋ/ us/bɹˈeɪnwˌɑʃɪŋ/
B2 Ingles
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Pangngalan C1 process
1

coercive control of beliefs

Methods used to strongly control someone’s thinking and make them believe something.

Padron ng paggamit: brainwashing of [someone]; brainwashing by [group/government]; brainwashing in [cult/prison]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Often confused with ordinary persuasion; brainwashing implies extreme, manipulative pressure and loss of independent judgment.
Mga kasingkahulugan
indoctrination (Less intense; can be gradual teaching of a doctrine.) | mind control (Emphasizes control over thoughts and behavior.) | conditioning (More general; can be neutral or scientific.)
Mga kasalungat
deprogramming (Trying to undo manipulative belief control.) | freethinking (Forming opinions independently.)
Mga kolokasyon
cult brainwashing |political brainwashing |brainwashing techniques |brainwashing tactics |victim of brainwashing |accusations of brainwashing |resist brainwashing |systematic brainwashing |brainwashing sessions |deprogramming after brainwashing
Mga tema
psychology |politics |crime |media |society
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The cult used brainwashing on new members.
  • Brainwashing can change how people think.
Pangngalan C1 process
2

strong propaganda influence

Strong propaganda that makes people believe something.

Padron ng paggamit: brainwashing by [media/government]; brainwashing campaign; brainwashing on [social media/TV]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Used loosely in debates; it is often an accusation rather than a proven fact.
Mga kasingkahulugan
propaganda (More neutral/technical; does not always imply total control.) | manipulation (Broader; can be subtle and personal as well as political.)
Mga kasalungat
objectivity (Presenting information in a balanced, unbiased way.) | pluralism (Acceptance of multiple viewpoints rather than one imposed view.)
Mga kolokasyon
media brainwashing |state brainwashing |brainwashing campaign |online brainwashing |brainwashing propaganda |brainwashing narrative |accuse [someone] of brainwashing |claims of brainwashing |anti-brainwashing efforts |brainwashing messages
Mga tema
media |politics |society
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Some people call it brainwashing when news is very one-sided.
Pangngalan informal B2 abstract
3

exaggerated claim of influence

A strong (often joking) way to say someone influenced you a lot.

Padron ng paggamit: call it brainwashing; accuse [someone] of brainwashing [someone else]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
In informal use it may mean 'strong influence' without real coercion; in serious contexts it suggests abuse and control.
Mga kasingkahulugan
influence (Much weaker and usually neutral.) | persuasion (Does not imply manipulation or loss of agency.)
Mga kasalungat
independence (Making choices without relying on others’ opinions.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
daily_life |relationships |media
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He joked that the show was brainwashing him.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
brainwashing
IPA
GB/bɹˈeɪnwˌɑʃɪŋ/
US/bɹˈeɪnwˌɑʃɪŋ/
Mga pantig at diin
brain - wash - ing (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (brain)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: brainwashing
  • Plural: brainwashing
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Core family
brainwash verb C1 brainwashed adjective
Related words
brainwasher noun
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be/get brainwashed

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/bɪɡˈɛt bɹˈeɪnwˌɑʃt/
fixed phrase

become controlled in thinking

To start believing something because of strong manipulation.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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

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/bɹˈeɪnwˌɑʃ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase

force beliefs on someone

To control someone’s thinking so they believe what you want.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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

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/bɹˈeɪnwˌɑʃ sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɪntu dˈuɪŋ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

pressure someone to do something

To manipulate someone until they do something.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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

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/bɹˈeɪnwˌɑʃɪŋ tˈæktɪks/
fixed phrase

methods used to manipulate beliefs

Actions used to control what people think.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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

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/mˈæs bɹˈeɪnwˌɑʃɪŋ/
fixed phrase

brainwashing of large groups

Trying to control what many people believe.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

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