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Khalif Barkhadle
6 min readAug 3, 2024

FIVE NARCISSISM CODE WORDS YOU NEED TO KNOW.

By: Khalif Barkhadle
Digital Journalist

Published On: 3rd August 2024

Have you ever found yourself in a conversation with a narcissist and felt like you were speaking a different language? Well, in a way, you are. That’s because they have their own set of code words they use. But little did you know that they’re using them to manipulate, control, and deceive you.

In this topic, we’ll reveal the top code words used by narcissists and what they mean. Before that, let’s dive into the world of narcissism. Chances are we know someone who fits the definition of a narcissist. We’re talking about someone arrogant, entitled, and always thinking that they’re right. As you speak to them, you’ll notice that they seem to have a different way of speaking, like they’re speaking in code.

What most people don’t realize is that narcissists use specific code words to gaslight their victims and maintain their power. What most people don’t realize is that narcissists use specific code words to gaslight their victims and maintain their power. So, let’s break down these five of these sets of code words.

Number 1: “It’s for your good.”

This behaviour is a sneaky way of trying to justify stuff or exercise control over you, all while pretending to be helpful. It’s a…

Khalif Barkhadle
Khalif Barkhadle

Written by Khalif Barkhadle

I'M A DIGITAL JOURNALIST, CONTENT WRITER WITH A PASSION FOR CREATING INFORMATIVE CONTENT FOR A WIDE RANGE OF AUDIENCES. SKILLED IN CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING

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