[verb] [T] [disapproving] - to make (someone) believe only what you want them to believe by continually telling them that it is true and preventing any other information from reaching themThe government is trying to brainwash the people into thinking that a war is necessary.Many people thought the religious sect was guilty of brainwashing.
BRAINWASH
Meaning of BRAINWASH in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012