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by anonymous June 21, 2022
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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

the thing youtube loves doing to me
i checked my notifications and youtube said “someone liked your comment” then i went to check it and there was no likes, and that meant that youtube was gaslighting me
by midgen;-; July 17, 2023
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Gaslight

Simply put-Fuck with someone or a group of people.
I’m gonna gaslight those dumbasses!
by scratchy2868 April 5, 2025
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Gaslighting

The act of going out of one's way to do a simple task, in an overly convoluted way.
The word is said to have originated when the invention of a Gas powered lantern came to be, When in the times, candles were the norm. A person decorating their home with Gas-Lighting, was thought of as deranged, or overly picky.
"Why would you be gaslighting when you could be candlelighting? Such a waste of effort" -Abraham Lincoln. 1998
by Montgomery's Burner August 11, 2022
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Its literally not real your just crazy.
stop gaslighting me!” “Are you insane?”
by hesliterallyme69 October 15, 2022
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Gaslighting

Making someone believe something that isn’t true
“Reddit sure commited to gaslighting everyone into believing that Greta’s response to Andrew Tate totally wasn’t the lamest shit ever.”
by Napkin Story December 30, 2022
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