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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 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

Gaslighting is telling someone something irrational and convincing them it's true. Gaslighting is a form of manipulating and is very bad for the person who is being gaslits' mental health and sanity.
Oh my god gaslighting isn't a real term, you're insane!
by YourFavoriteNonBinary<3 October 17, 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

:To gaslight someone:
a form of psychological manipulation in which the abuser attempts to sow self-doubt and confusion in their victim's mind.

Manipulating someone into thinking something untrue or unkind.

Manipulating someone to a point where they become confused and have to question the reality of what is right or wrong.

It is import to know the signs of this kind of manipulation so you can prevent yourself from falling for these lies someone might tell you.

Gashlight = form of Manipulation
"Someone told me that I failed the test"

"You were gaslighted into thinking that, you actually got a 100% on it!"
by Chrrybomb August 22, 2023
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Gaslighting

That's not a word. what are you, crazy?
P1: you're gaslighting me
P2: that's not a word
by Susbaka444265 July 24, 2022
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