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Gaslighting

When someone attempts to manipulate another into doubting, or directly challenges, their real traumas or experiences
My dad was gaslighting me when he asserted that my sister didn't actually assault me all these years ago because "she would never do that" despite her even admitting having done it to him.
by spk88 November 3, 2022
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Gaslighting

Manipulating someone by making them feel like they're crazy.
Person 1: Why're you gaslighting me?

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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Gaslighting

To provoke, or make someone mad.
Trolls on the internet are always gaslighting people.
by Gokudoesntsolo May 20, 2023
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Gaslighting

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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Gaslighting

come on you already know the definition of this word

don't you remember your friend or parent told you last week why are looking it up

I'm not going to tell you the definition if you already know

I think you might have some memory issues
Hey whats the definition of gaslighting?

You already know that definition.
by epiczander May 17, 2023
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gaslight

you already know what this means. why are you looking it up? you literally know the definition
by anonymous June 21, 2022
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Gaslight

It's a light powered by gas
some people may say it's"manipulation" but that's actually not a real thing and gaslighting is when you light up a gaslight and gaslit is a lit up gaslight!
"ah shit the electricity is gone"
"oh don't worry man i think i got a gaslight somewhere in my basement"
by #1 gaslighter‼️‼️‼️ September 13, 2023
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