Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deprogramme

verb

/diːˈprəʊɡræm/

Definition

To reverse the programming or conditioning of someone.

Examples

After years in the cult, he needed time to deprogramme and rediscover his own values.
Therapy aimed to help individuals deprogramme negative thought patterns.

Meaning

Deprogramme refers to the process of undoing or removing previously instilled beliefs, behaviors, or ideologies, particularly those acquired through manipulation or coercion.