BRAINWASH: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BRAINWASH?

Need another word that means the same as “brainwash”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “brainwash” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Brainwash” are: indoctrinate, condition, persuade, propagandize, influence, inculcate, drill

Brainwash as a Verb

Definitions of "Brainwash" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “brainwash” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Persuade completely, often through coercion.
• Submit to brainwashing; indoctrinate forcibly.
• Pressurize (someone) into adopting radically different beliefs by using systematic and often forcible means.

Synonyms of "Brainwash" as a verb (7 Words)

condition	Establish a conditioned response. Brews that are allowed to condition in the bottle.
drill	Make a hole in something by boring with a drill. Do not attempt to drill through a joist.
inculcate	Teach (someone) an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction. Inculcate values into the young generation.
indoctrinate	Teach (a person or group) to accept a set of beliefs uncritically. The Moonies indoctrinate their disciples.
influence	Have and exert influence or effect. The artist s work influenced the young painter.
persuade	Cause (someone) to believe something, especially after a sustained effort; convince. He did everything he could to persuade the police that he was the robber.
propagandize	Attempt to influence (someone) by using propaganda. Abolitionist leaders had not specifically propagandized for emancipation.

Usage Examples of "Brainwash" as a verb

• The propaganda brainwashed many people.
• People are brainwashed into believing family life is the best.

Associations of "Brainwash" (30 Words)

bath	You soak and wash your body in a bathtub. They expected me to use the public baths.
bathe	Wash (someone) in a bath. She was advised to bathe or shower daily.
clean	Make clean by removing dirt filth or unwanted substances from. A clean bill of health.
cleaner	A device for cleaning such as a vacuum cleaner. An oven cleaner.
cleanse	Clean one’s body or parts thereof, as by washing. I recommend doing a cleanse when your social calendar is event free because you might feel a bit more tired than usual.
coercive	Serving or intended to coerce. Coercive measures.
detoxify	Become free of harmful substances. The process uses chemical reagents to detoxify the oil.
effervescence	The process of bubbling as gas escapes. The effervescence of sparkling wine.
indoctrinate	Teach doctrines to; teach uncritically. He indoctrinated them in systematic theology.
laundress	A woman who is employed to launder clothes and linen.
laundry	A room in a house, hotel, or institution where clothes and linen can be washed and ironed. A laundry van.
locomotive	A wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks. A diesel locomotive.
maneuver	Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense. He maneuvered to get the chairmanship.
manipulate	Manipulate in a fraudulent manner. The masses were deceived and manipulated by a tiny group.
napkin	Garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement. She unfolded her napkin and put it on her lap.
persuasion	A group or sect holding a particular religious belief. I am not of your persuasion.
purge	The act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge. Purge the water.
purify	Remove contaminants from. The filtration plant is able to purify 70 tons of water a day.
sanctify	Set apart as or declare holy; consecrate. May God sanctify his soul.
scheme	Devise a system or form a scheme for. A classical rhyme scheme.
shampoo	The act of washing your hair with shampoo. An anti dandruff shampoo.
shower	The apparatus in a shower that produces the spray of water. Look at this lot what a shower.
steer	The type of steering of a vehicle. He let Lily steer.
tactic	An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end. These are possible tax saving tactics to discuss with your accountant.
tactics	A plan for attaining a particular goal.
tub	Wash or bathe someone or something in or as in a tub or bath. A rainwater tub.
turbine	A machine for producing continuous power in which a wheel or rotor, typically fitted with vanes, is made to revolve by a fast-moving flow of water, steam, gas, air, or other fluid.
vacuum	Clean with a vacuum cleaner. Vacuum the carpets.
wash	Wash or flow against. The wash of a motorboat.
weaken	Lessen the strength of. The fever weakened his body.