deprogram

English

Alternative forms

• deprogramme

Etymology

de- +‎ program

Verb

deprogram (third-person singular simple present deprograms, present participle deprogramming or deprograming, simple past and past participle deprogrammed or deprogramed)

1. (transitive) To counteract the effects of previous programming or brainwashing, especially in an attempt to persuade (a person) to abandon allegiance to a cult.

Translations

to counteract the effects of previous programming or brainwashing

Anagrams

• programed