Pronunciation: /ˈɡæsˌlaɪt/
noun a type of light that is used as a source of illumination in gas lamps
A1 I bought a gaslight for our camping trip.
A2 The gaslight flickered in the darkness, providing a soft glow.
B1 She preferred the warm, ambient light of the gaslight over harsh overhead lighting.
B2 The gaslight outside the old mansion cast eerie shadows on the cobblestone path.
C1 The antique gaslight in the foyer added a touch of elegance to the historic home.
C2 The gaslight fixtures in the Victorian era were intricate works of art.
verb to manipulate someone psychologically in order to make them doubt their own sanity
A1 She gaslights her friends by constantly making them doubt themselves.
A2 The manipulative boss tried to gaslight his employees into thinking they were incompetent.
B1 The politician was accused of gaslighting the public with false information.
B2 The cult leader used sophisticated techniques to gaslight his followers into unquestioning loyalty.
C1 The abusive partner's gaslighting tactics were exposed during the trial.
C2 The gaslighting behavior of the CEO led to a mass exodus of employees from the company.
formal The suspect attempted to gaslight the police during questioning.
informal She's always trying to gaslight me into thinking I'm wrong.
slang Don't let him gaslight you like that.
figurative His constant lies began to gaslight her sense of reality.
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