brainwash

verb

Definition of brainwashnext
as in to convince
to cause (someone) to think or believe something by using methods that make a person unable to think normally Terrorists brainwashed the prisoners. Does advertising brainwash children?

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainwash
  1. convince
  2. persuade
  3. induce
  4. bring
  5. attract
  6. entice
  7. influence
  8. sell
Verb
  • Even worse, Gi-hun could not convince his fellow players to vote to leave the games despite the bloodshed, leaving our hero with only one more option.
    Glamour, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Such stories in the book, How to Build a Legacy to Die For, convince the readers effortlessly that a positive legacy is possible, regardless of past mistakes.
    Kimberly Harms, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of convince
Verb
  • Perhaps Miller can be persuaded to consider a Furiosa spinoff prestige series for HBO, where the budget goes further and can tell a bigger story set in the aftermath of Fury Road.
    Mark Hughes, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • He was released on bail in 2013 after his appellate lawyer, Hubert J. Santos, persuaded a judge during an extended habeas corpus trial that Skakel had been convicted because his trial lawyer, Mickey Sherman, presented the jury with an inexplicably deficient defense.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of persuade
Verb
  • This formula's acidic pH level defends against damage induced by hair coloring and heat styling tools.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Untreated liver inflammation can worsen into cirrhosis and induce the development of tumors.
    Ingfei Chen, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of induce
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  • As a follow-up, Rise moves the 18th-century setting of the original into the 20th century, bringing the mysterious, powerful idol to the attention of both academic scientists and mass media executives who seek to exploit its mind-altering powers.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Kahne brings a wealth of experience and success to the forthcoming season.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of bring
Verb
  • The railway is expected to be operational by 2035, with Vietnam aiming to attract global investors during its development phase.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Urban centers like Detroit and the surrounding suburbs remain hot spots, attracting families and professionals seeking a balance between suburban comfort and urban amenities.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of attract
Verb
  • China extends visa-free transit policy China has tripled the amount of time visitors can spend in the country without a visa in yet another move to entice more foreign tourists.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Email newsletters are admittedly pretty common, but those that entice audiences to routinely click through and engage with their content are a rare breed.
    Jodi Amendola, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of entice
Verb
  • Immunity is influenced by many factors, some of which are within our control.
    Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Our news judgments are made independently – not based on or influenced by donors or any revenue source.
    The Dial, The Dial, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of influence
Verb
  • Chalk through your feeds with ads from people and brands selling their goods.
    Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The streamer also has partnerships with major brands, including Puma, which created the tracksuits the contestants wear in Season 2 and are selling a version of it to fans.
    Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of sell
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