https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaslighting Sociopaths and narcissists frequently use gaslighting tactics. Sociopaths consistently transgress social mores, break laws, and exploit others, but typically are also convincing liars, sometimes charming ones, who consistently deny wrongdoing. Thus, some who have been victimized by sociopaths may doubt their perceptions.[7] Some physically abusive spouses may gaslight their partners by flatly denying that…