1. a lamp that burns gas to produce light
Usage: historical

1. to manipulate someone by making them question their own memory, perception, or judgment
Usage: psychology

Examples

• The old theater was lit by gaslights in the 1800s.
• Victorian streets were illuminated by flickering gaslights.
• He would gaslight his partner by denying conversations that clearly happened.
• She realized her boss was gaslighting her about the project deadline.
• The abuser would gaslight victims to make them doubt their own experiences.
• Don’t let anyone gaslight you into thinking your feelings aren’t valid.
• The politician tried to gaslight the public about his previous statements.