by Gaslighter May 8, 2022
Get the Gaslighting mug.When an abuser attempts to belittle or invalidate another by stating or implying that person is the one causing problems after trying to hold the abuser accountable. A manipulation tactic often done to justify or deflect from the abuser’s behavior or lies. These manipulators will often use tactics to wear you down over time with illogical excuses and repetitive actions that do not match their words.
My boss keeps gaslighting me when I’m just expecting him to make good on his promises of a pay raise. Why did he even bring it up if it was just a lie to begin with? I’m not the problem; he is.
by imsadbutilikesmileyfaces May 26, 2022
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Alvaro M. started gaslighting...and noww I have Kings and wheels and tires and head lights and tail lights and a bed rack and a rooftop tent.
by SanTabascoFrito June 8, 2022
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Person 2: Gaslighting isn't a thing.
Parson 1: But I looked it up and it said it was.
Person 2: You didn't.
Person 2: Gaslighting isn't a thing.
Parson 1: But I looked it up and it said it was.
Person 2: You didn't.
by Socktart June 24, 2022
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Emma: Are you gaslighting me right now? you’re a horrible person
Me: Stop making up words again Emma its not funny anymore you’re such a weirdo
Me: Stop making up words again Emma its not funny anymore you’re such a weirdo
by cutementalkittygirl June 24, 2022
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Person A: This wouldn't have happened if you didn't quit your job
Person B: How dare you! That's gaslighting! This wouldn't have happened if you didn't quit YOUR job!
Person B: How dare you! That's gaslighting! This wouldn't have happened if you didn't quit YOUR job!
by zorakblinks July 14, 2022
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P2: that's not a word
P2: that's not a word
by Susbaka444265 July 24, 2022
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