gaslighting
构词拆解
- -ing
- Used to form nouns or noun-like words (or elements of noun phrases) from verbs, denoting the act of doing something, an action, or the embodiment of an action. · Used to form nouns denoting materials or systems of objects which are used or employed in an action, or considered collectively.
词源说明
For the figurative sense, from gaslight + -ing; see explanation at gaslight § Etymology 2.
释义
名词noun
- 1Illumination by burning gas.
- 2figurativeManipulation intended to trick the victim(s) into doubting their perception of reality.