verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To counteract the effects of previous programming or brainwashing, especially in an attempt to persuade (a person) to abandon allegiance to a cult. transitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

mindwipemindwipe

Etymology

From de- + program.

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