Falsely complimenting someone to cheer them up. Usually done amongst women, and it often stops the person being yaaslit from changing or improving themselves.
Helen: Ron just dumped me. He said it was crazy of me to not take a call from his mum because it was our anniversary.
Karen: You were totally right, he just can't handle how perfect you are
Karen goes back to speak with her friend Tom
Tom: You were yaaslighting her right now weren't you?
Karen: Absolutely!
Karen: You were totally right, he just can't handle how perfect you are
Karen goes back to speak with her friend Tom
Tom: You were yaaslighting her right now weren't you?
Karen: Absolutely!
by glassypirate July 26, 2025
