gaslight

Meanings

• Verb

  Manipulate someone psychologically into doubting their own sanity or perception.

  - "She began to gaslight him, making him question if he had really locked the door or if he was just imagining it."
  - "The abusive partner would frequently gaslight his victim, making her doubt her own memory and perception."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡæslaɪt/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɡæslaɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

gas lamp , head-game

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gaslight
moonlight , daylight , headlight

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Variants

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gaslight , gaslights , gaslighted , gaslighting , gaslit

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Etymology

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The term 'gaslight' comes from a 1940s movie of the same name where a manipulative husband attempts to make his wife believe she is going insane by dimming the gas lights in their home.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gaslight' is also used figuratively to describe a situation where someone is being deceived or misled.

2. The 1940s movie 'Gaslight' was remade in 1944 as 'Angel Face' and in 1965 as 'Under the Gaslight', both starring Ingrid Bergman.

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Related Concepts

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1. Psychological manipulation: The deliberate use of words, actions, or situations to control or influence someone's thoughts, emotions, or behaviors.

2. Mind games: Manipulative tactics used to control or confuse someone's thoughts or emotions.

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Culture

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The term 'gaslight' has become a common metaphor for psychological manipulation and mind games in literature, art, music, and popular culture.

How to Memorize "gaslight"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a manipulative person dimming the lights in a room to create an unsettling atmosphere, making someone doubt their own perception.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'gaslight' with manipulation, mind games, and psychological control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'GASLIGHT': 'G' for Gaslighting, 'A' for Abusive, 'S' for Silent treatment, 'L' for Lies, 'I' for Isolation, 'G' for Guilt-tripping, and 'T' for Threats.

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