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Definition of gasunlighting

gasunlighting

noun

  • gaslighting by underexaggerating or understating.
    Person A: Didn't you only finish one problem of your math homework last night? Person B: No, I finished all of them. Person A: Are you sure about that? I looked in your bag and I saw that your homework was not complete. Person B: Don't gasdimm me, I left that homework assignment at school today. Person A: How am I gasdimming you? Person B: You are manipulating me by questioning my powers of reasoning by understating what I finished. I didn't just finish one problem, I finished all seven problems, ask Ms. Goofyson, she'll say the same thing. Person A: We'll see about that. (calls teacher)

    Last edited on Jun 07 2024. Submitted by Anonymous on Jun 07 2024.

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