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
  • Apparently, the prospect of losing what amounts to a third of the city’s $42 million annual budget and possibly more convinced the city to end its yearslong fight.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The wax record actually included water within it, which added to its luster and surely convinced some longtime fans to purchase another copy.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of convince
Verb
  • Gibson also persuaded the rail network to construct a station at Old Trafford.
    — Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
  • His wife, who can be heard sniffling or in tears during various points of the video, tries to persuade the agents her husband is cooperating.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of persuade
Verb
  • That was when homophobic protests and boycotts induced Target to pull gay Pride merchandise from many stores and to quiet its LGBTQ support.
    — Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
  • That was when homophobic protests and boycotts induced Target to pull gay pride merchandise from many stores and to quiet its LBGTQ support.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
Definition of induce
Verb
  • Paul Weiss has represented the NFL in major legal matters, including in the concussion litigation and in the Deflategate case brought by Tom Brady.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • An amendment to his proposal that was approved by the House Judiciary Committee earlier this month would allow the broad orders in some instances, such as in cases brought by multiple states if they're heard by a three-judge district court panel.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of bring
Verb
  • Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time and arguably the greatest sandbox game ever, has attracted nearly 220 million monthly players in the last 30 days alone, as per ActivePlayer.io.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Less than 4,000 people live in these five remote towns — Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore — that attract roughly 4 million tourists a year.
    — Lori Rackl, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of attract
Verb
  • The goal for Boca Raton officials is to entice not just various wealthy industries but to bring in new residents and tourists, too.
    — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
  • How fast that figure ascends is somewhat dependent on mortgage rates — lower rates would entice more existing owners to sell.
    — Nerdwallet, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of entice
Verb
  • Cultivate a critical understanding of how AI is influencing your life.
    — Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The descendants of enslaved Africans have influenced everything from the food to the crafts of the Lowcountry.
    — Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of influence
Verb
  • That suggests at least some hedge funds had to unwind short sales—when shares are sold on a bet that the seller can buy them back at a lower price, pocketing the difference as profit.
    — Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The lawsuit mentions that the organization sells $1 billion of cookies annually and that the desserts are marketed to and sold by children.
    — Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of sell
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