verb (used with object), re·ed·u·cat·ed, re·ed·u·cat·ing.
- to educate again, as for new purposes.
- to educate for resumption of normal activities, as a disabled person.
- to rehabilitate or reform through education, training, political indoctrination, etc.
verb (tr)
- to teach or show (someone) something new or in a different way
also reeducate, 1808, from re- + educate. Related: Re-educated; re-educating.