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gaslight

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæslaɪt/

The English word “gaslight” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A lamp which operates by burning piped illuminating gas (or town gas).
  2. The light produced by the burning gas in such a lamp.

verb

  1. To manipulate someone such that they doubt their own memory, perceptions of reality, or sanity, typically for malevolent reasons.
  2. To deceive, trick, or lie to.

Etymology

From gas (“flammable gaseous hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel”) + light.

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