Noun: red pill
Usage: informal
Usage: informal
Usage: informal
- A metaphor for information or ideas that radically alter one's perspective or beliefs, often revealing uncomfortable or disillusioning truths
"The economic data was a red pill that changed his views on social policy"
- A concept or ideology purporting to reveal hidden truths about society, often associated with fringe or controversial beliefs, particularly in online communities
"He became obsessed with red pill theories about gender dynamics"
Usage: informal
- Deliberately introduce someone to information or ideas that dramatically change their worldview, often toward a controversial or fringe perspective
"The documentary red-pilled many viewers about environmental issues"
Derived forms: red-pills, red pills, red-pilling, red-pilled
Encyclopedia: Red pill