deprogram

English

Alternative forms

• deprogramme

Etymology

From de- +‎ program.

Verb

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

Derived terms

• deprogrammee
• deprogrammer

Translations

to counteract the effects of previous programming or brainwashing

Anagrams

• programed