Gaslight: meaning, definitions and examples

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gaslight

 

[ หˆษกรฆsหŒlaษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

manipulate someone's perception

To gaslight someone means to manipulate them into questioning their own reality, memory, or perceptions. This psychological manipulation often leads the victim to doubt their thoughts and experiences, fostering confusion and dependency on the manipulator.

Synonyms

deceive, manipulate, mislead

Examples of usage

  • He tried to gaslight her into thinking she was imagining things.
  • Gaslighting can seriously impact a person's mental health.
  • She felt as though she was being gaslighted by her friends.
  • In the relationship, he constantly gaslighted her about her feelings.

Translations

Translations of the word "gaslight" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manipular emocionalmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅˆเคธเคฒเคพเค‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gaslighting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gaslighting

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐะทะปะฐะนั‚ะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gaslighting

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใ‚นใƒฉใ‚คใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gaslighting

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gaslighting

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gaslighting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์Šค๋ผ์ดํŒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุงุฒู„ุงูŠุชูŠู†ุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gaslighting

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gaslighting

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็…คๆฐ”็ฏๆ•ˆๅบ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gaslighting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gaslighting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐะทะปะฐะนั‚ะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ–แƒšแƒแƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gaslighting

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gaslighting

Etymology

The term 'gaslight' originates from the 1938 play 'Gas Light' by Patrick Hamilton, which was later adapted into films in the 1940s. In the play, a husband manipulates his wife into thinking she is going insane by dimming the gas lights in their home and denying it when she points it out. This manipulation tactic became known as 'gaslighting' and has since been used to describe various forms of psychological abuse in relationships. The concept gained prominence in discussions about mental health and abusive behavior, highlighting the subtle and insidious nature of emotional manipulation. Over time, it has evolved beyond its original context to represent any form of deceit that aims to undermine a person's perception of reality.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,333 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.