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18:55 Nov 26, 2019
English to Russian translations [PRO] Social Sciences - Psychology Additional field(s): Medical: Health Care, Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
English term or phrase:(to) gaslight
Definition from Brittanica.com: A technique of deception and psychological manipulation, usually practiced by a single deceiver, or “gaslighter,” on a single victim over an extended period. Its effect is to gradually undermine the victim’s confidence in their own ability to distinguish truth from falsehood, thereby rendering them dependent on the gaslighter.
Example sentence(s):
Is my brother being gaslighted by his boss? The Spectator
Toronto police gaslighted us on traffic enforcement. Their neglect put lives at risk. The Star
Student Health’s misdiagnosis delayed Matson from receiving necessary treatment and medication, negatively impacting her academic, social and emotional well-being. The gaslighting, which led to her questioning and blaming herself for her physical suffering, may potentially have longer lasting effect. Duke Chronicle
Definition: Газлайтинг (от английского названия пьесы «Газовый свет») — форма психологического насилия, главная задача которого — заставить человека сомневаться в адекватности своего восприятия окружающей действительности.
Definition from Wikipedia: Газлайтинг (от английского названия пьесы «Газовый свет») — форма психологического насилия, главная задача которого — заставить человека сомневаться в адекватности своего восприятия окружающей действительности.
Example sentence(s):
Некоторые супруги, занимающиеся физическим насилием по отношению к своей второй половине, затем могут прибегать к газлайтингу, решительно отрицая, что они проявляли жестокость. - Wikipedia
Ilona Snitka United Kingdom Local time: 23:29 Native speaker of: Russian PRO pts in category: 4