gaslit

/ˈɡæsˌlɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to manipulate or deceive someone, especially through psychological means, into doubting their own sanity, memory, or perception.

“She felt gaslit by her ex-boyfriend after he constantly denied their past conversations.”

2. noun

a person who is being manipulated or deceived in this way.

“The gaslit victim struggled to trust her own memories of the event.”

3. adjective

describing a situation where a person is being manipulated or deceived in this way.

“The gaslit atmosphere of the room made her feel uneasy.”

Synonyms

  • deceived
  • duped
  • manipulated

Antonyms

  • empowered
  • informed