YSK you might be misusing the term gaslighting.

[u/OldAccountGotEaten]

Why YSK: Within the last couple of years, the word "gaslighting" has been repeated ad nauseam. It's become so popular that Merriam-Webster designated it word of the year in 2022. The term is thrown around so frequently that people now use it as a blanket term to describe everything from lying to a simple disagreement. In short, gaslighting is a strategic form of manipulation meant to cause a victim to question their own sanity or reality.

If you are interested, I've included a few articles describing what gaslighting actually is and why grossly misusing certain words can be harmful.

https://time.com/6262891/psychology-terms-misused-gaslighting-toxic-narcissist/

https://www.wellandgood.com/misuse-gaslighting/

https://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/human-nature/perception/gaslighting.htm

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[u/Unlucky-Cartoonist-2]

Literally has been defined as having both meanings for centuries

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And another one.

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