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Devaluation
Devaluation is a psychological term used in the context of narcissistic abuse, where the abuser diminishes the worth, significance, or importance of the victim. It involves belittling, demeaning, or undermining the victim’s qualities, achievements, or contributions. Devaluation is a manipulative tactic that aims to erode the victim’s self-esteem and maintain control over them.
The devaluation phase of narcissistic abuse explained through cutting-edge 2024–2025 research on gaslighting, attachment, and trauma bonding.
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The narcissistic abuse cycle often begins with an intense period of love bombing followed by a shift to devaluation. As the relationship deteriorates, the recipient of the abuse often desperately seeks to restore the initial connection, only to be met with increasing coldness and criticism. Indifference then seeps in, marking the final stage before the relationship ends with an inevitable…
The four phases of the narcissistic abuse cycle: idealization, devaluation, discard, & hoovering, explained by a coercive trauma specialist.