noun
Meaning 1
Illumination by burning gas.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
gaslighting
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Sound
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noun
Meaning 2
Manipulation intended to trick the victim(s) into doubting their perception of reality.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, uncountable, usually
Examples
- 2013, Victoria Summit, Stop Dancing in the Gaslight: Recognizing Domestic Abuse is Half the Battle, Scarlett Publishing, page 14, In the Disney movie, Oz, the Great and Powerful, Oz's gaslighting schemes showcase his extreme case of Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
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verb
Meaning 3
present participle and gerund of gaslight
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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History
Etymology
For the figurative sense, from gaslight + -ing; see explanation at gaslight § Etymology 2.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: décervelage — Translations
- French: détournement cognitif — Translations
- French: gaslighting — Translations