Merriam Webster has declared the word of the year to be, drum roll-cymbal, Gas-lighting.

As a former hypnotist I see the mind manipulation nature of gas lighting among cults and political figures has been an important issue.

For years I have emphasized how vulnerable people are to such techniques. The usual suspects have accused me of the misinformation I warned about, It was like shop lifting my thunder.

What has been your word/phrase of the year?
Mine is 'returning'.