deprogram

de·pro·gram

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-proh-gram]
- /diˈproʊ græm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-proh-gram]
- /diˈproʊ græm/

Definitions of deprogram word

verb transitive deprogram to cause to abandon a rigid commitment to certain beliefs, values, etc., as those of a religious cult, by undoing the effects of indoctrination 3
verb with object deprogram to free (a convert) from the influence of a religious cult, political indoctrination, etc., by intensive persuasion or reeducation. 1
verb with object deprogram to retrain, as for the purpose of eliminating or replacing a learned or acquired behavior pattern or habit that is undesirable or unsuitable. 1
noun deprogram Release (someone) from apparent brainwashing, typically that of a religious cult, by the systematic reindoctrination of conventional values. 1
transitive verb deprogram undo brainwashing 1
verb deprogram (Transitive Verb) To counteract the effects of previous programming or brainwashing, especially in an attempt to persuade (a person) to abandon allegiance to a cult. 0

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Origin of deprogram

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1970-75; de- + program

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Parts of speech for Deprogram

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Deprogram

deprogram popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

deprogram usage trend in Literature

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