A term used to describe the 'worst form of abuse' has been chosen as the word of 2022. Merriam-Webster named 'gaslighting' as its word of the year after searches for it on the dictionary's website soared by 1,740 per cent compared to the year before.
But what is gaslighting?
Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse or manipulation of a person, usually over an extended period of time. It can make a victim question the validity of their own thoughts, perception of reality, or memories, and lead to confusion, loss of confidence and self-esteem and a dependency on their abuser.
