How to Pronounce "deprogramming"

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Definition

The process of trying to remove someone's strong beliefs or ideas, especially those gained from indoctrination or brainwashing, and help them return to independent thinking.

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The family hired a specialist in deprogramming to help their son leave the cult.

Deprogramming can be a long and difficult process.

After deprogramming, she started to question what she had been taught.

Some people believe deprogramming is necessary after being in a manipulative group, while others think it can do more harm than good.