gaslight

Example Sentences

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But if they are willing to gaslight you about pay, exploring other options might be smart.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

"Publicly to the media, they're accepting they failed, they're accepting that they did stuff wrong but in private they're trying to gaslight me," she said.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 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

She says, That fire is good and bright so we can turn off that gaslight till we get money for the meter.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt