Meaning of brainwashing in English the process of making someone believe something by repeatedly telling them that it is true and preventing any other information from reaching them: Many people thought the sect was guilty of brainwashing. This is corporate brainwashing on a massive scale.

The term "brainwashing" was first used in English by Edward Hunter in 1950 to describe how the Chinese government appeared to make people cooperate with them during the Korean War.

A lot of businesses we see, especially well-meaning nonprofits and advocacy organizations, use brainwashing against their employees and clients. Most don't even realize they're doing it. But, it is a key factor in sabotaging their efforts to create an inclusive environment.

Edward Hunter The Hidden Persuaders Project's Marcia Holmes considers the oft-told story of how Edward Hunter, an American journalist, introduced the term 'brainwashing' into English.

brainwashing, also called Coercive Persuasion, systematic effort to persuade nonbelievers to accept a certain allegiance, command, or doctrine. A colloquial term, it is more generally applied to any technique designed to manipulate human thought or action against the desire, will, or knowledge of the individual.

a method for systematically changing attitudes or altering beliefs, originated in totalitarian countries, especially through the use of torture, drugs, or psychological-stress techniques. any method of controlled systematic indoctrination, especially one based on repetition or confusion: brainwashing by TV commercials.

The Cold War 'battle for the mind'2 of course took various forms, but perhaps no word captured psychological warfare at its most sensational than 'brainwashing', a term first popularised by a journalist named Edward Hunter in a 1950 article for the Miami News (see also Holmes, 2017).

When a toxic person is promoted or given accolades for something at work, the rest of the team is confused, angry, and can feel defeated. Once this type of culture is created, it's difficult to change. Companies also keep toxic employees because managers fear conflict.

Toxic workplaces include atmospheres that are stressful, unethical, cutthroat, disrespectful and noninclusive. A toxic workplace can contribute to employee stress and burnout. Some employees may fight burnout by quiet quitting and doing the bare minimum in their jobs.

Victims of brainwashing often internalize their anger which leads to depression, anxiety, and sometimes suicide. Many survivors, with and without treatment, are devoid of the personality they once had. They have been robbed of their self-esteem and autonomy.

Noun. mind control (uncountable) Subverting by means of psychological tactics an individual's control of his or her mind (thinking, behavior, emotions or decisions), of which hypnosis is one acknowledged technique to facilitate it.

While there are many different types of mind control that can be used to control the intended victim, there are five that are most commonly thought of. These include brainwashing, hypnosis, manipulation, persuasion, and deception.