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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Founded in the 1830s, or maybe earlier, it’s been a private arts club, a home for nonconformist thinkers and drinkers since gaslights burned.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
“This tweet insults, gaslights & disrespects on an epic level,” tweeted activist and “Why I Resist” author Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2022
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
Night had fallen, and even by the yellow glow of the gaslights, I could see her irritation flare up.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
