gaslight
/ˈɡæslaɪt/
noun
- A type of lamp that burns gas to produce light.
- The gaslight flickered as the wind blew through the window.
- The old street was lit by gaslights.
- They installed a gaslight on the front porch for a vintage look.
verb
- To manipulate someone psychologically so that they doubt their own perception, memory, or sanity.
- Gaslighting is a common tactic in abusive relationships.
- He tried to gaslight her by denying things he had said.
- She realized her partner was gaslighting her when she started questioning her own memory.
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