gaslighting
Illumination by burning gasIllumination by burning gas.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)Illumination by burning gas.
(figuratively, uncountable, usually)Manipulation intended to trick the victim(s) into doubting their perception of reality.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
For the figurative sense, from gaslight + -ing; see explanation at gaslight § Etymology 2.For the figurative sense, from gaslight + -ing; see explanation at gaslight § Etymology 2.
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Forms
plural: gaslightingsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable