Deprogramming
Pronunciation: /diːˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/
Deprogramming (noun)
- Helping someone change their beliefs after being influenced by a group or cult.
- The process of removing or altering software instructions from a computer or device.
Examples
- The therapist focused on deprogramming the cult members.
- Deprogramming can help individuals regain their autonomy.
Common collocations: successful deprogramming, deprogramming session, deprogramming techniques, deprogramming process, manual deprogramming