gaslight

Example Sentences

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“The government’s approach — stalling, gaslighting, even lying — was entirely unconvincing to the court, and I am thrilled for the vindication. Judge Robinson cleared my name, and I thank God for it.”

From Washington Post

The girlboss in me would never stand for this behavior, but I feel gaslighted and don’t know how to act.

From Washington Post

To make matters worse, this patient population is regularly subjected to "medical gaslighting," or not having their health taken seriously by doctors.

From Salon

Patoff’s intrusive ministrations have him gaslighting and tormenting his targets in ways that can’t be justified under even the most brutal rubric of corporate efficiency.

From Washington Post

Once she questions it, it flips into an authoritative thing, which is a weird gaslighting technique.

From Salon