1. Plural of gaslighting; instances or acts of manipulating someone into questioning their own reality, memory, or sanity.
Usage: Modern usage, popularized in psychology and social discourse; Often used in contexts of emotional abuse, relationships, or politics

Examples

• The repeated gaslightings made her doubt her own judgment.
• Victims of gaslightings often struggle to trust their own perceptions.
• She recognized the gaslightings in their arguments and decided to leave.
• Therapists help clients recover from years of gaslightings by a partner.
• The documentary exposed the gaslightings used by the organization to control members.