gaslighting
advancedC2/ˈɡæsˌlaɪtɪŋ/ · gas-light-ing
A form of psychological manipulation in which a person seeks to make someone doubt their own perception, memory, or reality.
Meanings
A form of psychological manipulation in which a person seeks to make someone doubt their own perception, memory, or reality.
نفسیاتی چالاکی کا ایک انداز جس میں ایک شخص دوسرے کو اپنی سمجھ، یاداشت یا حقیقت پر شک کرنے پر مجبور کرتا ہے۔
گاسلائٹنگ
gaslighting
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Common Collocations
- emotional gaslighting
- relationship gaslighting
- gaslighting in friendships
Example Sentences
He was subjected to years of gaslighting, making him question his own sanity.
وہ سالوں سے گاسلائٹنگ کا شکار رہا، جس نے اسے اپنی ذہنیت پر سوال کرنے پر مجبور کیا۔
Woh salon se gaslighting ka shikar raha, jis ne use apni zihniyat par sawal karne par majboor kiya.
Gaslighting can occur in personal relationships and also in workplace dynamics.
گاسلائٹنگ ذاتی تعلقات اور کام کی جگہوں پر بھی ہو سکتی ہے۔
Gaslighting zaati taluqaat aur kaam ki jagaon par bhi ho sakti hai.
Recognizing gaslighting is the first step towards reclaiming your reality.
گاسلائٹنگ کو پہچاننا اپنی حقیقت کو دوبارہ حاصل کرنے کی پہلی قدم ہے۔
Gaslighting ko pehchan na apni haqeeqat ko dobara hasil karne ki pehli qadam hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Remember the origin of 'gaslight' as metaphorical manipulation, leading to questioning one's reality.
Imagine a dimly lit room where shadows distort your perception.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "gaslight" — a type of lamp that uses gas, used metaphorically to describe manipulation
First known use: 20th century
The term originated from the play 'Gas Light' where a husband manipulates his wife into doubting her perceptions.