Lookups for the word increased 1,740 percent in 2022 over the year before.
What Is Gaslighting?
We live in a time where popular media personalities, news reports, and experts on social media promote conflicting (sometimes diametrically opposed) information, all claiming to be backed by research. It's enough to make your head spin and maybe even start to question what's real.
It's no surprise, then, that "gaslighting" is Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2022. Searches for the word on its website increased 1,740% during the year—a phenomenon that was not driven by any one specific event but rather the general times we live in.
Here's a look at what 'gaslighting' means and how to spot its common signs. | | | | | |
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