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gaslighting.

Illumination by burning gas.

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Illumination by burning gas.

    uncountable · usually
  2. Manipulation intended to trick the victim(s) into doubting their perception of reality.

    figuratively · uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

For the figurative sense, from gaslight + -ing; see explanation at gaslight § Etymology 2.

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of gaslight

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

For the figurative sense, from gaslight + -ing; see explanation at gaslight § Etymology 2.

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