brainwashing

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso de imponer de manera coercitiva nuevas actitudes o creencias en la mente de una persona, a menudo mediante métodos psicológicos sistemáticos y forzados.

A noun referring to the process of forcibly indoctrinating someone into a new set of attitudes and beliefs, often through systematic and coercive psychological techniques.

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1. Forced indoctrinationC1formal

   The process of forcibly imposing a new set of attitudes, beliefs, or ideologies on someone, often through systematic and coercive methods.

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   • The regime was accused of brainwashing its political prisoners.
   • Survivors of brainwashing often require extensive psychological therapy.
   • The cult used isolation and repetition as tools for brainwashing.

   Sinónimosindoctrination

   Antónimoseducationenlightenmentpersuasion

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de obligar a alguien a cambiar sus creencias u opiniones mediante presión psicológica intensa o manipulación.

A verb used to indicate the act of forcing someone to change their beliefs or attitudes through intense psychological pressure or manipulation.

1. Forcibly indoctrinateB2formal

   To force someone to change their beliefs or attitudes through intense, often coercive methods.

   lavar el cerebro

   • The cult tried to brainwash its members into following a strict ideology.
   • Prisoners of war were often brainwashed by their captors.
   • She felt that the advertisement was trying to brainwash consumers into buying unnecessary products.

   Sinónimosconditionindoctrinateprogram

2. Persuade completelyB2informal

   To convince someone completely, often through repeated or manipulative messaging.

   lavar el cerebro

   • The politician's speeches seemed to brainwash the audience into supporting his policies.
   • He was brainwashed by the constant propaganda on social media.
   • They tried to brainwash her into believing that the product was essential for her health.

   Sinónimosconditionconvertconvinceindoctrinateinfluenceprogramsway