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Princeton's WordNet
brainwashedadjective
subjected to intensive forced indoctrination resulting in the rejection of old beliefs and acceptance of new ones
"brainwashed prisoners of war"; "captive audiences for TV commercials can become brainwashed consumers"
Wikipedia
Brainwashed
Brainwashed is a song by English rapper Devlin which features vocals from Milena Sanchez. The song, co-written by Pontus Hjelm and Emeli Sandé served as the lead single for the rapper's debut album, Bud, Sweat and Beers (2010). The track was first released as a digital download on 8 August 2010 having been added to BBC Radio 1's B Playlist the previous month.
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brainwashed
Brainwashed refers to the process where a person's mind is controlled or manipulated to alter their beliefs, attitudes, or perceptions, often through intensive or forceful methods. This typically involves an external party imposing its ideas while suppressing individual critical thinking capabilities. The term is commonly used in contexts like religious cults, political propaganda, or abusive relationships.
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Brainwashed
Brainwashed is a not-for-profit music website supporting eclectic music. Brainwashed features news, reviews, a podcast, hosts websites for many musical artists and record labels, and has organized two music festivals, Brainwaves. Over fifty people contribute to the archives of Brainwashed. Brainwashed also releases music as Brainwashed Recordings.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of brainwashed in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of brainwashed in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of brainwashed in a Sentence
We are brainwashed into thinking that money is the source of happiness while what we really need to know is that inner peace is something that comes from within.
I've thought about long and hard. I think it comes to cowardice. I think it comes to a cult-like mentality. I think these people are brainwashed. They are experiencing truckloads of cognitive dissonance. I talk to many girls outside the swimming pool [at the competition and asked] ‘what is a woman?’ And they literally would not speak. It's really sinister.
I don't think anybody wants to see American kids being warehoused for being brainwashed by ISIS (Islamic State)... This could happen to anybody.
France, the Netherlands, Germany -- none of us will be the catalyst for change, we are just too brainwashed, but if you look to our colleagues in central Europe who are free from the pro-Brussels neurosis, you find countries who are willing to stand up to the EU in a way Germany isn't.
No mind should submit their mind to another mind He that complies against his will is of his own opinion still -- that's my motto. I won't be brainwashed.
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