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mindwipe

Speech parts

1. mindwipe - Noun

2. mindwipe - Verb

Meaning

mindwipe (third-person singular simple present mindwipes, present participle mindwiping, simple past and past participle mindwiped)

(transitive, science fiction) 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.

mindwipe (plural mindwipes)

(science fiction) The act of mindwiping.

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Although not technically a power, the worldwide mindwipe of Spider-Man's identity as Peter Parker was part of Mephisto's deal to save Aunt May in "Brand New Day" and Dr. Strange's spell in "One Moment in Time". Source: Internet

As an old man he had overcome the mindwipe, as the Time Lords held an imperfect understanding of the human mind. Source: Internet

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