Gaslighting
A form of manipulation that often occurs in abusive relationships. It is a covert type of emotional abuse where the abuser misleads the target, creating a false narrative. It causes the victims to distrust their own perceptions of the world.
It primarily occurs in romantic relationships, but it's also common in friendships or among family members.
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