gaslight

[US]/'gæslaɪt/
[UK]/'gæs'laɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. luz de gas
Word Forms
Pluralgaslights

Phrases & Collocations

gaslighting

gaslighting

Example Sentences

in the gaslight she looked paler than ever.

en la luz de gas, parecía más pálida que nunca.

A modern building offering a roof terrace, gym and launderette;only minutes from shops and the Gaslight Quarter.

Un edificio moderno que ofrece una terraza en la azotea, gimnasio y lavandería; a solo unos minutos de las tiendas y el Gaslight Quarter.

to gaslight a situation

manipular una situación

to gaslight an argument

manipular un argumento

to gaslight the truth

manipular la verdad

to gaslight someone into doubting themselves

manipular a alguien para que dude de sí mismo

Real-world Examples

And gaslighter will build on that fear.

Y el manipulador se basará en ese miedo.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

They gaslight those who are dear to them.

Manipulan a aquellos que les son queridos.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

He started to gaslight her, saying that she was paranoid.

Empezó a manipularla, diciendo que era paranoica.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

Some houses have gaslight and I believe Hatfield House has electricity.

Algunas casas tienen gas lámpara y creo que Hatfield House tiene electricidad.

Source: Victoria Kitchen

A gaslighter might question somebody else's memory or forcefully express their opinions until the other person just concedes.

Un manipulador podría cuestionar la memoria de otra persona o expresar enérgicamente sus opiniones hasta que la otra persona simplemente ceda.

Source: Simple Psychology

Seven, " It's your fault." People who gaslight will neglect any responsibility for their actions or for a situation.

Siete, " Es tu culpa". Las personas que manipulan evitan cualquier responsabilidad por sus acciones o por una situación.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

But they're using it in order to gaslight us, literally.

Pero lo están usando para manipularnos, literalmente.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) August 2023 Compilation

He tried to gaslight the virus in Tulsa.

Intentó manipular el virus en Tulsa.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) July 2020 Collection

It was moonlight and gaslight besides, and very still and serene.

Además, era luz de luna y gas lámpara, y muy tranquilo y sereno.

Source: Jane Eyre (Original Version)

Gaslight had been around since the early 1800s.

Gaslight había existido desde principios de la década de 1800.

Source: who was series

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