gaslighting in French
gaslighting in French is détournement cognitif, enfumage mental — gaslighting means manipulating someone into doubting their own memory, perception or sanity, usually by repeatedly denying things they know to be true.
gaslighting in French
détournement cognitif
enfumage mental
What does "gaslighting" mean?
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noun Manipulating someone into doubting their own memory, perception or sanity, usually by repeatedly denying things they know to be true.
"She realised the constant "that never happened" was gaslighting."
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verb Present participle of gaslight: to manipulate someone into questioning their own reality.
"He accused his manager of gaslighting him about the deadline."
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gaslighting in a sentence
- She realised the constant "that never happened" was gaslighting.
- Gaslighting works by making the victim distrust their own judgement.
- He accused his manager of gaslighting him about the deadline.
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What is "gaslighting" in French?
"gaslighting" in French is détournement cognitif, enfumage mental. gaslighting means: Manipulating someone into doubting their own memory, perception or sanity, usually by repeatedly denying things they know to be true.
How do you use "gaslighting" in a sentence?
Example: "She realised the constant "that never happened" was gaslighting." In French, "gaslighting" is détournement cognitif, enfumage mental.
Are there other ways to say "gaslighting" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "gaslighting": détournement cognitif, enfumage mental.
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