hersenspoelen

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɦɛr.sə(n)ˌspu.lə(n)/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to brainwash

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish hersenen (brain) + Dutch, Flemish spoelen (rinse, wind)derived from Chinese 洗腦／洗脑.

Origin

Chinese

洗腦／洗脑

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