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Gaslight
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light yielded by the combustion of illuminating gas
to gaslight
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to manipulate someone into questioning their own perceptions, memories, or sanity, often by denying or distorting the truth
Transitive: to gaslight sb
Example
The abusive partner would gaslight their spouse, making them doubt their own experiences and emotions.
The politician attempted to gaslight the public, denying facts and spreading misinformation to confuse voters.
The cult leader would gaslight his followers, convincing them that their doubts and concerns were simply signs of weakness.
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