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| − | '''Menticide''' is the systematic breaking down of the beliefs and loyalties of a person through psychological and physical means, in order to substitute other [[belief]]s and loyalties. It is more commonly referred to as brainwashing. The term originates from the | + | '''Menticide''' is the systematic breaking down of the beliefs and loyalties of a person through psychological and physical means, in order to substitute other [[belief]]s and loyalties. It is more commonly referred to as brainwashing. The term originates from the Greek for "mind-killing." |
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Latest revision as of 17:10, July 27, 2016
Menticide is the systematic breaking down of the beliefs and loyalties of a person through psychological and physical means, in order to substitute other beliefs and loyalties. It is more commonly referred to as brainwashing. The term originates from the Greek for "mind-killing."