Difference between revisions of "John McCain"

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1. information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc.
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1. a method for systematically changing attitudes or altering beliefs, originated in totalitarian countries, esp. through the use of torture, drugs, or psychological-stress techniques.
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2. the deliberate spreading of such information, rumors, etc.
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2. any method of controlled systematic indoctrination, esp. one based on repetition or confusion: brainwashing by TV commercials.
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3. the particular doctrines or principles propagated by an organization or movement.
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3. an instance of subjecting or being subjected to such techniques: efforts to halt the brainwashing of captive audiences.
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4. Roman Catholic Church.
 
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a. a committee of cardinals, established in 1622 by Pope Gregory XV, having supervision over foreign missions and the training of priests for these missions.
 
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b. a school (College of Propaganda) established by Pope Urban VIII for the education of priests for foreign missions.
 
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5. Archaic. an organization or movement for the spreading of propaganda.
 

Revision as of 03:02, August 4, 2008

brain·wash·ing –noun 1. a method for systematically changing attitudes or altering beliefs, originated in totalitarian countries, esp. through the use of torture, drugs, or psychological-stress techniques. 2. any method of controlled systematic indoctrination, esp. one based on repetition or confusion: brainwashing by TV commercials. 3. an instance of subjecting or being subjected to such techniques: efforts to halt the brainwashing of captive audiences.

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