brainwash
/ˈbreɪnwɒʃ/
brain · wash
ˈbreɪn · wɒʃ
English Definition
v. to make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them it is true
Significado en Español
lavado de cerebro
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “brainwash”:
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A
inform
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B
indoctrinate
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C
educate
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D
enlighten
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B — indoctrinate.
“brainwash” means v. to make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them it is true
Common questions about “brainwash”
What does “brainwash” mean?
brainwash — v. to make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them it is true. In Chinese: 洗脑.
How do you pronounce “brainwash”?
brainwash is pronounced /ˈbreɪnwɒʃ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: brain · wash.
Is “brainwash” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. brainwash appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
