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brainwashing (n.)

"attempt to alter or control the thoughts and beliefs of another person against his will by psychological techniques," 1950, a literal translation of Chinese xi nao. A term from the Korean War.

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Definitions of brainwashing from WordNet

brainwashing (n.)
forcible indoctrination into a new set of attitudes and beliefs;
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