gaslight

Example Sentences

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Esther Crain, the author of ‘The Gilded Age in New York, 1870-1910,’ says gold interiors served a practical purpose: brightening rooms lit by gaslight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Your duty is to have spoken honestly once, respectfully and without coercion; to ensure that your values were clearly expressed; and to refuse to gaslight yourself into believing that fairness does not matter.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

The reason “You” worked for five seasons is that Badgley’s love-obsessed stalker has the charisma to gaslight himself and others into believing he’s a good guy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025

They may lie all the time, but when the chips are down, they gaslight.

From Salon • Nov. 9, 2024

The gaslight burned harsh on Frankie’s face, stoking a fire in his tawny eyes and carving his features into cruel angles.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros