noun
- plural of gaslighter; people who manipulate others into doubting their own memory, perception, or sanity
Usage: informal; often used in psychology and relationship contexts
Examples
- Gaslighters often deny events that actually happened to confuse their victims.
- She recognized that her parents were gaslighters when she realized they constantly denied saying hurtful things.
- The article discussed how gaslighters use denial and misdirection to control relationships.
- Victims of gaslighters may struggle with self-doubt and anxiety.
- Therapists help people identify gaslighters in their lives and set healthy boundaries.
- Gaslighters typically make their victims question their own judgment and memory.