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 27, 2022
(Larry) Babe, let's watch this movie. (Felicia) ok. (After movie Larry) That was a good movie. (After movie Felicia) It was really good. I am glad I suggested it. This is being defines as gaslighting.
by Laren Unbell April 04, 2024
(Larry) Babe, let's watch this movie. (Felicia) ok. (After movie Larry) That was a good movie. (After movie Felicia) It was really good. I am glad I suggested it. This is being defines as gaslighting.
by Laren Unbell April 04, 2024
an example would be andrew saying lindsey didn’t buy him dunkin after he just ate the sandwich- andrew is constantly gaslighting lindsey
by andrewgross October 30, 2021
by zeeker.prime November 29, 2022