How to Pronounce "gaslight"
word
ˈɡæsɫaɪt
GAS-lyt
ɡˈæslaɪt
GAS-lyt
Definition
To make someone doubt their own memories, perceptions, or sanity through psychological manipulation, usually over a period of time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡæsɫaɪt
British English
ɡˈæslaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAS-lyt
UK
GAS-lyt
Listen in Context
He tried to gaslight me into believing I lost my keys.
It is wrong to gaslight your friends.
People who gaslight often want to control others.
I didn't realize he was trying to gaslight me until much later.