Linguistic Ambiguity and Manipulation

Narcissistic people often manipulate and control the meaning and use of words and language in order to control and dominate others.

By leveraging linguistic ambiguity, non sensical gobbeldygook, word salad, technical jargon and emotive arguments they gain and maintain control over narratives, other people and situations. By using various linguistic tactics they manipulate perceptions and behaviours to serve their own interests, and avoid facing consequences for their actions.

This video outlines some of the common tactics used and gives examples of how they gaslight others.