deradicalize

American  

[dee-rad-i-kuh-lahyz] / diˈræd ɪ kəˌlaɪz /

especially British, deradicalise

verb (used with object)

deradicalized, deradicalizing

1. to free from radical ideas, goals, or elements.

   The more conservative politicians were trying to deradicalize the liberation movement.

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Other Word Forms

• deradicalization noun

Etymology

Origin of deradicalize

First recorded in 1970–75; de- + radical + -ize

Example Sentences

“There was a time when most of the violent extremism we saw in the United States was not politically motivated,” said Patrick Riccards, the CEO of Life After Hate — a nonprofit that helps deradicalize people from violent far-right groups and other extremist organizations.

From Salon

Federal agencies have failed to adapt to the shifting landscape of social media and adequately address domestic terrorist threats online, said Patrick Riccards, the CEO of Life After Hate — a nonprofit that helps deradicalize people from violent far-right groups and other extremist organizations.

From Salon

“In here, I can’t work to deradicalize people effectively,” he said.

From Washington Post

China denies the allegations and maintains its policies were meant to deradicalize those influenced by jihadi propaganda following years of violent outbursts against Chinese rule in the region.

From Seattle Times

What we can do anymore to deradicalize some of these folks before they get pulled into this even more?

From Slate