How Do You Spell DEPROGRAMME?

Pronunciation: [dɪpɹˈə͡ʊɡɹam] (IPA)

The word "deprogramme" is spelled as dē-prəʊˈɡræm in IPA phonetic transcription. This word means to undo or reverse the effects of a previous programming or brainwashing. The prefix "de-" indicates reversing or undoing, while "programme" is the British spelling of the word "program." The long "e" sound in "de-" and "e" in "programme" are pronounced separately. This word can be used in the context of helping someone recover from a cult or an abusive relationship that has affected their thinking and behavior.

DEPROGRAMME Meaning and Definition

1. The term "deprogramme" refers to the process of reversing or undoing the effects of religious, political, or ideological indoctrination on an individual's mindset, beliefs, or behavior. It involves dismantling or challenging the deeply ingrained thoughts, attitudes, and perceptions that have been instilled through brainwashing techniques or intense manipulation.

   To deprogramme someone, a variety of techniques are employed to facilitate critical thinking, independent analysis, and the rejection of dogma. This process often requires a skilled practitioner, such as a therapist or counselor, who aims to first establish rapport and trust with the individual. This foundation allows for the gradual introduction of alternative viewpoints and perspectives that encourage questioning and the reevaluation of previously held beliefs.

   Typically, deprogramming involves exposing the individual to contradictory information, promoting critical examination, and helping them recognize the coercive and manipulative tactics used in their indoctrination. Techniques such as logic, reason, evidence-based arguments, and empathy are employed to challenge and reshape their belief system.

   The ultimate goal of deprogramming is to empower individuals to reclaim their autonomy, identity, and ability to think independently. It aims to restore their ability to critically assess information, make informed choices, and resist undue influence. By deprogramming, individuals can regain the ability to live their lives in alignment with their own values and principles rather than those imposed upon them through indoctrination.

Etymology of DEPROGRAMME

The word "deprogramme" is derived from the combination of two words: "de-" meaning "remove" or "reverse", and "programme" referring to a system of instructions or beliefs.

The term originated in the context of cults or religious movements, particularly in the 1970s. It was used to describe a process in which individuals who had been indoctrinated into a cult underwent a form of psychological intervention to help them break free from the cult's influence and restore their original belief systems and identities.

Over time, the term "deprogramme" has been extended beyond its original cult-related connotation and can now be used more broadly to refer to the process of reversing or undoing any type of indoctrination or conditioning, such as political ideologies or behavioral patterns.

Conjugate verb Deprogramme

CONDITIONAL

I would deprogramme

you would deprogramme

he/she/it would deprogramme

we would deprogramme

they would deprogramme

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be deprogramming

you would be deprogramming

he/she/it would be deprogramming

we would be deprogramming

they would be deprogramming

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have deprogramme

you would have deprogramme

he/she/it would have deprogramme

we would have deprogramme

they would have deprogramme

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been deprogramming

you would have been deprogramming

he/she/it would have been deprogramming

we would have been deprogramming

they would have been deprogramming

FUTURE

I will deprogramme

you will deprogramme

he/she/it will deprogramme

we will deprogramme

they will deprogramme

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be deprogramming

you will be deprogramming

he/she/it will be deprogramming

we will be deprogramming

they will be deprogramming

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have deprogrammed

you will have deprogrammed

he/she/it will have deprogrammed

we will have deprogrammed

they will have deprogrammed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been deprogramming

you will have been deprogramming

he/she/it will have been deprogramming

we will have been deprogramming

they will have been deprogramming

IMPERATIVE

you deprogramme

we let´s deprogramme

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to deprogramme

PAST

I deprogrammed

you deprogrammed

he/she/it deprogrammed

we deprogrammed

they deprogrammed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was deprogramming

you were deprogramming

he/she/it was deprogramming

we were deprogramming

they were deprogramming

PAST PARTICIPLE

deprogrammed

PAST PERFECT

I had deprogrammed

you had deprogrammed

he/she/it had deprogrammed

we had deprogrammed

they had deprogrammed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been deprogramming

you had been deprogramming

he/she/it had been deprogramming

we had been deprogramming

they had been deprogramming

PRESENT

I deprogramme

you deprogramme

he/she/it deprogrammes

we deprogramme

they deprogramme

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am deprogramming

you are deprogramming

he/she/it is deprogramming

we are deprogramming

they are deprogramming

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

deprogramming

PRESENT PERFECT

I have deprogrammed

you have deprogrammed

he/she/it has deprogrammed

we have deprogrammed

they have deprogrammed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been deprogramming

you have been deprogramming

he/she/it has been deprogramming

we have been deprogramming

they have been deprogramming