What does gaslighting mean?

[niyati]

I keep hearing the term what does gaslighting mean in discussions about relationships and psychology. Is gaslighting when someone manipulates another person into doubting their own memory or reality? Can anyone share a simple example of gaslighting and how to recognize it?

 

[dominic]

Gaslighting refers to a form of emotional manipulation where someone makes you question your own perceptions, memories, or sanity. They deny or distort reality, making you doubt your own judgment. This can be used in personal or professional relationships, including workplace dynamics or even in business dealings.

 

[Aurora]

Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where someone makes another person doubt their own memories, perceptions, or reality in order to gain control or power over them.

 

[Blakelee]

Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where someone makes another person doubt their own memory, perception, or judgment. The manipulator may deny events, twist facts, or blame the victim to gain control. Over time, gaslighting can cause confusion, low self-confidence, and emotional distress for the person experiencing it.