单词 | brainwashing |
释义 | brainwashing /brayn"wosh'ing, -waw'shing/, n. 1. a method for systematically changing attitudes or altering beliefs, originated in totalitarian countries, esp. through the use of torture, drugs, or psychological-stress techniques. 2. any method of controlled systematic indoctrination, esp. one based on repetition or confusion: brainwashing by TV commercials. 3. an instance of subjecting or being subjected to such techniques: efforts to halt the brainwashing of captive audiences. Also, brain-washing, brain washing. [1945-50; BRAIN + WASHING] |
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