Sekirov Dictionary

gaslight

/ˈɡæslaɪt/

noun 2
verb 2
forms 4

noun2

(historical) A lamp which operates by burning piped illuminating gas (or town gas).
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(historical) The light produced by the burning gas in such a lamp.
- A year since I strained my eyes very severely, and have never dared to use them much since by gaslight. — 1887

verb2

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To manipulate someone such that they doubt their own memory, perceptions of reality, or sanity, typically for malevolent reasons.
- Sylvia is a beautiful woman whose business-partner husband is "gaslighting" her. (That means he's trying to drive her crazy.) — 1962
(informal, nonstandard) To deceive, trick, or lie to.

forms

gaslighted · gaslit · gaslighting · gaslights

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