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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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gaslighting

Its literally not real your just crazy.
stop gaslighting me!” “Are you insane?”
by hesliterallyme69 October 15, 2022
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Gaslighting

An easily abused buzzword that can be bounced back and forth by irresponsible or otherwise immature people use to deflect blame and accountability. Better off removed from the dictionary for the sake of a functioning society.
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!
by zorakblinks July 14, 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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