gaslighting

Meanings

• Noun

  Manipulation of a person's perception of reality by psychological means, especially through persistent denial, misinformation, or subtle suggestion.

  - "Her abusive partner would often gaslight her, making her doubt her own memory and perception of events."
  - "The politician's opponents accused him of gaslighting the public with false information."

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Synonyms

head-game

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Variants

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gaslighting , gaslightings , gaslight , gaslighted , gaslights , gaslit

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Etymology

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The term 'gaslighting' originated from a 1944 film 'Gaslight' where a manipulative husband dims the gas lights in their home to make his wife believe she's going insane.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gaslighting' gained popularity in the 1990s when it was used in the context of workplace bullying and harassment.

2. Gaslighting can also refer to a situation where someone is intentionally misinforming a larger group of people, such as a community or organization.

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Related Concepts

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1. Emotional Manipulation: Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation that aims to undermine a person's sense of reality and self-worth.

2. Psychological Abuse: Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse that involves manipulating someone's perception of reality to gain power and control.

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Culture

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Gaslighting is a common tactic used in emotional and psychological abuse, particularly in intimate relationships and power dynamics. It can lead to confusion, self-doubt, and even trauma.

How to Memorize "gaslighting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where someone is consistently lying to you or denying reality, making you doubt your own perception.
   - Visualize the feeling of confusion and self-doubt that arises when someone gaslights you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'gaslighting' with manipulation, confusion, and self-doubt.
   - Think of gaslighting as a form of psychological manipulation that aims to make someone question their own reality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gaslighting = Manipulating Reality' to remember the definition.
   - Remember that gaslighting involves manipulating someone's perception of reality.

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