— deprogrammer, deprogramer , n.
/dee proh"gram/ , v.t., deprogrammed or deprogramed, deprogramming or deprograming .
1. to free (a convert) from the influence of a religious cult, political indoctrination, etc., by intensive persuasion or reeducation.
2. to retrain, as for the purpose of eliminating or replacing a learned or acquired behavior pattern or habit that is undesirable or unsuitable.
[ 1970-75, Amer.; DE- + PROGRAM ]