Word “gaslighting” has been named Merriam-Webster’s word of the year.
This term is suddenly everywhere. People use it to refer to behavior that makes them question reality and doubt their own abilities.
The year saw an increase of 1,740 percent in searches for the word, and high interest all year.
What are the roots of this term?
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Merriam-Webster explained the meaning of the word as “the 1938 play.” GaslightThe film was also made into an 1944 film with the same title.
It was about a husband trying to convince his wife that she is losing her mind.
His peculiar activities in their attic cause the house’s gas lights to dim, but he tells his wife that nothing is wrong with the lights and that her perception is off.
Gaslighting, which was introduced in the mid-20th century was synonymous with deceit.
This is the leading Definition Gaslighting refers to the psychological manipulation of someone over time so they can be gaslighted. “question the validity of their own thoughts, perception of reality, or memories and typically leads to confusion, loss of confidence and self-esteem…”
Gaslighting may also be used for coercive or abusive control of relationships, either romantically or with close friends.
Politicians and newsmakers can use it to try to deceive the public.
With the increase in number of technologies and channels that can be used to scam people, Gaslighting It is now the most popular word for deceitful discernment.
According to Merriam-Webster’s editor at large, Peter Sokolowski, “gaslighting” was in 2022’s top 50 words searched online to earn this year’s word of the year.
It will be 2021 “vaccine” Made it to the top.
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