deradicalize

[ dee-rad-i-kuh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, de·rad·i·cal·ized, de·rad·i·cal·iz·ing.

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

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

Other Words From

• de·radi·cal·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of deradicalize¹

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

Early in the Trump administration, activists like Christian Picciolini, who has worked to help deradicalize white nationalists, attracted a flurry of media attention.

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

We shouldn't expect any Republicans, anywhere, to respond to these midterm losses by actively trying to deradicalize their party.

From Salon