noun
- lamps that burn gas to produce light
Usage: historical
verb
- manipulates someone into questioning their own memory, perception, or judgment
Usage: psychology
Examples
- The old theater still has original gaslights from the 1800s.
- Victorian streets were illuminated by flickering gaslights.
- He gaslights his partner by denying conversations that clearly happened.
- She realized her boss was gaslighting her about the project deadline.
- The documentary explores how abusers gaslight their victims.
- Don’t let anyone gaslight you into thinking your feelings aren’t valid.