1. to free someone from the influence of a cult or extremist group through counseling or therapy
Usage: past tense and past participle of deprogram
2. to remove or erase programming from a computer or electronic device
Usage: computing; past tense and past participle of deprogram

Examples

• The former cult member was successfully deprogrammed after months of therapy.
• Her family hired specialists who deprogrammed her from the extremist group’s influence.
• The technician deprogrammed the old software before installing the new system.
• After being deprogrammed, she was able to think critically about her past beliefs.
• The device needed to be completely deprogrammed and reset to factory settings.
• Counselors worked patiently to help the deprogrammed individuals readjust to normal life.