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Medical
Gaslighting
GAS-ly-ting
/ˈɡæslaɪtɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Gaslighting
Dictionary meaning
Psychological manipulation causing someone to question their own perception or memory.
Examples
- He dismissed all her concerns as overreactions — classic gaslighting.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on first syllable. From the 1944 film Gaslight.
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