Grammar Gaslighting
Refers to the strange mental state in which a sentence, phrase, or word that is actually correct begins to look suspicious, awkward, or completely wrong after you stare at it for too long.
Grammar Gaslighting examples:
Why does ‘was’ suddenly look illegal?
I know this sentence is correct, but emotionally, I no longer trust it.
Why does ‘was’ suddenly look illegal?
I know this sentence is correct, but emotionally, I no longer trust it.
Grammar Gaslighting by Phantom Wordsmith June 4, 2026