deprogramming

Speech parts

1. deprogramming - Noun

2. deprogramming - Verb

Meaning

present participle of deprogram

present participle of deprogramme

deprogramming (countable and uncountable, plural deprogrammings)

The removal of the programming instilled into a person by a religious, political, economic, or social group associated with the belief system.

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Examples

And we have to admit that we have met former members who have related to us their deprogramming experience – several of handcuffs, weapons wielded and sexual abuse. Source: Internet

But with deprogramming, judges routinely granted parents legal authority over their adult children without a hearing. Source: Internet

For deprogramming to work, the victim must be convinced that they joined a religious group against their will. Source: Internet

Frequently, however, the initial deprogramming only last a few days. Source: Internet

"Fundamentally deprogramming denies choice and creates dependency. Source: Internet

Government agencies have at times been aware and have taken part in deprogramming to enforce official views of correct beliefs and behaviors. Source: Internet

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