New words

Candlelighting: accusing another party of gaslighting, often pre-emptively or defensively, regardless of whether psychological manipulation is actually occurring. Functions as a counter-allegation that reframes the original accusation.

Etymology: low-intensity, ambiguous illumination associated with partial visibility and interpretive uncertainty.

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Matchlighting: accusing another party of candlelighting, often pre-emptively or defensively, regardless of whether psychological manipulation is actually occurring. Functions as a recursive last port of call counter-allegation that reframes the original accusation.

Etymology: no shit, Sherlock…