brainwashing

Example Sentences

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"Actually, there's brainwashing here in China too, but it's not as severe," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

"It means they're willing to die but not let the regime fall - because they think its fall means the end of their religion. That's how effectively the regime does brainwashing."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“Is this just groupthink, brainwashing or what, on either side?” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

They told parents that the allegations were not credible and said that the program didn't use isolation or brainwashing tactics.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2024

Priming is not, it should be said, like brainwashing.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell