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- verb transitive, science fiction To
mindwipe .
Etymologies
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Examples
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But once Deadeye had discovered an interface was possible, there was nothing to stop him, or any psion, from becoming a ghost in the machine ... except Federation law and a mandatory brainwipe.
Dreamfall Vinge, Joan D. 1996
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Naoh shook her head, like I was some brainwipe who'd exhausted the last of her patience.
Dreamfall Vinge, Joan D. 1996
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Most people had never met a halfbreed either; because most humans would rather have a brainwipe than a cat-eyed freak for a son.
Catspaw Vinge, Joan D. 1988
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I was disgusted with the human race, disgusted with the army and horrified at the prospect of living with myself for another century or so … Well, there was always brainwipe.
The Forever War Haldeman, Joe 1975
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And they can force their operatives all they want, brainwipe ‘em, hook ‘em on Zed — but it doesn't stop some of them from wanting to escape.
Hunter,Healer[SequeltoTheSociety] Saintcrow, Lilith 2005
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"They may not use a brainwipe on you, they may jusi try to kill you.
Galaxy Jane Goulart, Ron, 1933- 1986
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"Someone was here, using a brainwipe gadget on me'telling me what I had to forget-and I don't have any recollection at all.
Galaxy Jane Goulart, Ron, 1933- 1986
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