deprogram

UK
/diːˈprəʊɡræm/
US
/diˈproʊɡræm/

Translations

deprogramverb
deprogrammed
Past Simple
deprogrammed
Past Participle
deprogramming
Gerund
UK
/diːˈprəʊɡræm/
US
/diˈproʊɡræm/
déprogrammerAu sens de faire sortir quelqu’un de l’endoctrinement ou du lavage de cerveau, notamment dans le contexte d’une secte.
The counselor worked to deprogram the former cult member, helping them to regain their independent thinking.
Le conseiller a travaillé à déprogrammer l’ancien membre de la secte, l’aidant à retrouver son esprit critique.
Additional translations
déprogrammerAu sens informatique : supprimer un programme ou le retirer d’un système.

Definitions

deprogramverb
To remove or reverse the effects of indoctrination or brainwashing, often in a cult or extremist group context.
The counselor worked to deprogram the former cult member, helping them to regain their independent thinking.
To delete or remove a program from a computer or system.
The technician had to deprogram the outdated software before installing the new version.