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

As long as this public perception remains and compounds with Stake’s already shady reputation, then the brainwashing might fall flat.

From Slate • Nov. 14, 2024

"It’s absolutely textbook. In fact, they have to do that for this machine that is cultic brainwashing to work," she says.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

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

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell