Definition of Gaslight
Gaslight
Gas·light


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To manipulate someone into doubting their own sanity or memory.

e.g. The abusive partner tried to gaslight her into thinking she was overreacting.

(noun)
manipulate someone by making them believe they are not sane and causing them to question their own instincts and logical reasoning ability;

e.g. She worked to gaslight him by convincing him his pain was minimal and his trauma was invalid because his abuser showed restraint and could have done so much worse.



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