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

While acknowledging that there are still some loose threads to this theory, O’Neill suggests that Manson possibly had connections to secret government programs researching mind control and brainwashing, such as the CIA’s project MKUltra.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

She is devout to her steadfast values and her righteousness even though it would be easier to submit to the brainwashing of the prophecy.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2024

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

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell