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==Techniques of gaslighters== | ==Techniques of gaslighters== | ||
'''"withholding"''' is one gaslighting technique where the abuser feigns a lack of understanding | *'''"withholding"''' is one gaslighting technique where the abuser feigns a lack of understanding | ||
*'''"countering"''', where an abuser will vehemently call into question a victim's memory in spite of the victim having remembered things correctly. | *'''"countering"''', where an abuser will vehemently call into question a victim's memory in spite of the victim having remembered things correctly. | ||
*'''"Blocking" and "diverting"''' are gaslighting techniques whereby the abuser again changes the conversation from the subject matter to questioning the victim's thoughts and controlling the conversation. | *'''"Blocking" and "diverting"''' are gaslighting techniques whereby the abuser again changes the conversation from the subject matter to questioning the victim's thoughts and controlling the conversation. | ||