word
gaslighting
GAS-lyt-ing
ˈɡæslaɪtɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
gaslighting
Dictionary meaning
Manipulating someone into questioning their own memory, perception, or sanity.
History and origin
From the 1944 film Gaslight, in which a husband manipulates his wife.
Examples
- The workplace investigation revealed systematic gaslighting of junior employees.
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