| − | '''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. | + | '''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." |