gaslighting.
Illumination by burning gas.
Meaning & usage
Illumination by burning gas.
Manipulation intended to trick the victim(s) into doubting their perception of reality.
Where this word comes from
For the figurative sense, from gaslight + -ing; see explanation at gaslight § Etymology 2.
present participle and gerund of gaslight
Where this word comes from
For the figurative sense, from gaslight + -ing; see explanation at gaslight § Etymology 2.
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