What is the definition of Gaslighting?

[Mr.LV]

I keep hearing it ,but there's so many different definitions of the word Gaslighting . So what is the true definition?

 

[Inori]

I thought it was when you say or do some shit knowing its gonna elicit an extreme response from someone and then you call them nuts and say they are over-reacting for responding the way they did... even though you knew the shit would happen.

Basically trolling... that was my understanding of it

*shrugs*

 

[Duwop]

I thought it was when you say or do some shit knowing its gonna elicit an extreme response from someone and then you call them nuts and say they are over-reacting for responding the way they did... even though you knew the shit would happen.

Basically trolling... that was my understanding of it

*shrugs*

I call it nigging... But I can see your point

 

[B_A]

Gaslighting as defined by psychologists and psychotherapists is a form of manipulation used to keep you in a state of confusion. The doer is attempting to sow seeds of doubt to make you question your recollection, perception, who you are within yourself and even your sanity. This is a tool used by almost all narcissistic people.

 

[DOS_patos]

 

[5th Letter]

It’s common in relationships and everybody does it whether subconsciously or not.

 

[mryounggun]

I thought it was when you say or do some shit knowing its gonna elicit an extreme response from someone and then you call them nuts and say they are over-reacting for responding the way they did... even though you knew the shit would happen.

Basically trolling... that was my understanding of it

*shrugs*

This.

 

[DOS_patos]

I thought it was when you say or do some shit knowing its gonna elicit an extreme response from someone and then you call them nuts and say they are over-reacting for responding the way they did... even though you knew the shit would happen.

Basically trolling... that was my understanding of it

*shrugs*

Gaslighter

 

[Soul_Rattler]

It's alot of gaslighting as of late whenever the topic is about tearing away at the image of black men or men in general.