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Igel

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2. Mostly it's just used to mean "trick."

Reply to Think. Again. (Reply #1)

Thu Jul 4, 2024, 11:01 AM

Jul 2024

Perhaps "microgaslighting" would be appropriate. "Did you go to the store, son?" "No." "You're gaslighting me--my entire perception of reality has ended, mother!"

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Gaslighting is a specific thing. [View all] SarahD Jun 2024 OP

From the link you provided: Think. Again. Jun 2024 #1

Mostly it's just used to mean "trick." Igel Jul 2024 #2