Derek Sayer
Gaslighting,
noun: psychological manipulation of a person usually over an extended period of
time that causes the victim to question the validity of their own thoughts,
perception of reality, or memories and typically leads to confusion, loss of
confidence and self-esteem, uncertainty of one’s emotional or mental stability,
and a dependency on the perpetrator. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
Aftermath of Israeli airstrike in Tehran, June 13, 2025. Photo courtesy Tasnim News Agency/Wikimedia Commons.