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Gaslighting includes the intention to mislead, leading to another person doubting their own reality. It's a real thing some people do. When you're experiencing it, you're forced into cognitive dissonance as the reality you experience doesn't line up with what another person claims.
That's what gives nuance to the concept. Not all lies are gaslighting. Misremembering isn't gaslighting. It requires a denial of reality that leads to another person second-guessing their own experiences. Gaslighting rarely occurs as a one-off event, it's part of a recurring campaign that slowly changes how a victim perceives their own reality.
It's okay to have difficulty imagining it. In fact I'd say you've been fortunate not to be exposed to it. Just be aware of it in case you ever find yourself in a relationship where it applies.