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brainwash

/ˈbreɪnwɒʃ/
brain · wash ˈbreɪn · wɒʃ
English Definition
v. to make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them it is true
中文释义
洗脑
Significado en Español
lavado de cerebro
한국어 뜻
세뇌
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tẩy não
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Example Sentence

The cult tried to brainwash new members.

这个邪教组织试图给新成员洗脑。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “brainwash”:

  1. A inform
  2. B indoctrinate
  3. C educate
  4. D enlighten
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B — indoctrinate. “brainwash” means v. to make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them it is true

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The strange cult tried to ______ its members into obeying without question.

  1. A free
  2. B brainwash
  3. C enlighten
  4. D teach
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B — brainwash. “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.

How do you use “brainwash” in a sentence?

The cult tried to brainwash new members. (这个邪教组织试图给新成员洗脑。)

What are synonyms for “brainwash”?

indoctrinate, condition, manipulate — all close in meaning to brainwash (v. to make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them it is true).

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.

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