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

You have more than enough reasons to gaslight yourself.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2024

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

From Salon • Nov. 9, 2024

The petition says they should say sorry for "attempting to gaslight the public and undermining the efforts of genuine athletes."

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2024

Eugene went on crying and when Dad leaped from the bed and turned on the gaslight we saw the fleas, leaping, jumping, fastened to our flesh.

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