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

O’Neill also explains that psychiatrist Louis Jolyon “Jolly” West, who is known to have ties to the MKUltra project, was conducting research on brainwashing in the Haight-Ashbury area at that time.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

In October 2018, Mrs Higgs shared two posts to Facebook to about 100 friends under her maiden name, one of which referred to "brainwashing our children".

From BBC • Feb. 12, 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