gaslighting:1
noun1961{ds||1||}
- psychological manipulation of a person usually over an extended period of time that causes the victim to question the validity of their own thoughts, perception of reality, or memories and typically leads to confusion, loss of confidence and self-esteem, uncertainty of one's emotional or mental stability, and a dependency on the perpetrator
- the act or practice of grossly misleading someone especially for one's own advantage
gaslighting:2
gaslighting
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gaslight:2
verb
gaslight
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1953{ds||1||}
- to psychologically manipulate (a person) usually over an extended period of time so that the victim questions the validity of their own thoughts, perception of reality, or memories and experiences confusion, loss of confidence and self-esteem, and doubts concerning their own emotional or mental stability : to subject (someone) to gaslighting
- to grossly mislead or deceive (someone) especially for one's own advantage
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