decondition

 [dee-kuhn-dish-uhn]  

de·con·di·tion

   [dee-kuhn-dish-uhn]
verb (used with object)
1.
to diminish the physical strength, stamina, or vitality of; weaken.
2.
to diminish or eliminate the conditioned responses or behavior patterns of.
Origin:
1935–40; de- + condition
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