gaslight

[US]/'gæslaɪt/
[UK]/'gæs'laɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. gaslight
Word Forms
Pluralgaslights

Phrases & Collocations

gaslighting

Example Sentences

in the gaslight she looked paler than ever.

A modern building offering a roof terrace, gym and launderette;only minutes from shops and the Gaslight Quarter.

to gaslight a situation

to gaslight an argument

to gaslight the truth

to gaslight someone into doubting themselves

Real-world Examples

And gaslighter will build on that fear.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

They gaslight those who are dear to them.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

He started to gaslight her, saying that she was paranoid.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

Some houses have gaslight and I believe Hatfield House has electricity.

Source: Victoria Kitchen

A gaslighter might question somebody else's memory or forcefully express their opinions until the other person just concedes.

Source: Simple Psychology

Seven, " It's your fault." People who gaslight will neglect any responsibility for their actions or for a situation.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

But they're using it in order to gaslight us, literally.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) August 2023 Compilation

He tried to gaslight the virus in Tulsa.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) July 2020 Collection

It was moonlight and gaslight besides, and very still and serene.

Source: Jane Eyre (Original Version)

Gaslight had been around since the early 1800s.

Source: who was series

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