Gaslighting

Gaslighting is a colloquialism, loosely defined as manipulating someone into questioning their own perception of reality.^[1]^[2] The expression, which derives from the title of the 1944 film Gaslight, became popular in the mid-2010s. Merriam-Webster cites deception of one's memory, perception of reality, or mental stability.^[2] According to a 2022 Washington Post report, it had become a "trendy buzzword" frequently used to describe ordinary disagreements, rather than those situations that align with the word's historical definition.^[3]

^ "APA Dictionary of Psychology". APA.org. American Psychological Association. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
^ ^a ^b "Definition of gaslight (Entry 2 of 2)". Merriam Webster. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
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[APA-1] "APA Dictionary of Psychology". APA.org. American Psychological Association. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2021.

[MerriamWebster-2] "Definition of gaslight (Entry 2 of 2)". Merriam Webster. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2021.

[Haupt_2022-3] Cite error: The named reference Haupt 2022 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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