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... orm of psychological manipulation even more covert than the "gaslight effect," capable of driving a person to hysteria in the midst of apparent calm.

It specifically refers to someone deliberately angering, provoking, or humiliating others through hints, coded language, or hidden methods while maintaining an outward appearance of friendliness and harmlessness. The abuser’s actions may seem trivial on the surface but directly target the victim’s wounds.

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