mindwipe
Definitions
To erase the memories and personality, while still leaving an intact, living brain and body. This is frequently portrayed as a form of capital punishment, which leaves a viable body into which a different personality or mind can be uploaded.
Examples
“Whether they were mindwiped upon their return⟳ to base⟳, or simply terminated like⟳ useless equipment, Deutsch never knew.”
“In Adventures of Superman #636, Superman told Wonder⟳ Woman and Batman about how the League had mindwiped Dr. Light⟳...”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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