gaslight
verb (used with object)
to cause (a person) to doubt their judgment, memory, or sanity through the use of psychological manipulation.
gaslights
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pluralof gaslight.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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My research shows that gaslighting may be unintentional—for example, Audrey doesn't think her mother gaslights her on purpose.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 22, 2022
Our older son, who is almost 9, has narcissistic tendencies, gaslights his brother, rigs games in his favor and shows extreme overconfidence.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 21, 2022
He’s aghast and gaslights his way into the story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2022
“We are not going to go away, under the cloud of unity that so often gaslights us about what parts of our agenda should be seriously considered,” she said.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2020
Maybe it was the club’s stuffiness or the sallow glow of the gaslights, but the room seemed to shrink by the moment.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
