n.
Pronunciation: ' br ā n- ˌ wo ̇ -shi ŋ , - ˌ wä-
Function: noun
Etymology: translation of Chinese (Beijing) x ǐ n ǎ o
Date: 1950
1 : a forcible indoctrination to induce someone to give up basic political, social, or religious beliefs and attitudes and to accept contrasting regimented ideas
2 : persuasion by propaganda or salesmanship
– brain · wash transitive verb
– brainwash noun
– brain · wash · er noun