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gaslighting

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/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

nounformal

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

Synonyms

manipulationdeceptionpsychological abuseچالاکیفریبنفسیاتی تشدد

Antonyms

honestytransparencytruthfulnessسچائیشفافیتایمانداری

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

mind games:Mind games typically involve competitive psychological tactics, whereas gaslighting specifically seeks to distort another's reality.

💡 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.