Gaslighting is a colloquialism, defined as manipulating someone into questioning their own perception of reality. [ 2 ][ 3 ] The expression, which derives from the title of the 1944 film Gaslight, became popular in the mid-2010s. Merriam-Webster cites deception of one's memory, perception of reality, or mental stability. [ 3 ] . More @Wikipedia
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