gaslight

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

Translation

n. luz de gás
Word Forms
Pluralgaslights

Phrases & Collocations

gaslighting

gaslighting

Example Sentences

in the gaslight she looked paler than ever.

no brilho do lampião, ela parecia mais pálida do que nunca.

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

Um edifício moderno com terraço no telhado, academia e lavanderia; a poucos minutos de lojas e do Gaslight Quarter.

to gaslight a situation

manipular uma situação

to gaslight an argument

manipular uma discussão

to gaslight the truth

manipular a verdade

to gaslight someone into doubting themselves

fazer alguém duvidar de si mesmo

Real-world Examples

And gaslighter will build on that fear.

E o manipulador irá construir sobre esse medo.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

They gaslight those who are dear to them.

Eles manipulam aqueles que são importantes para eles.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

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

Ele começou a manipulá-la, dizendo que ela era paranoica.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

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

Algumas casas têm lampião a gás e eu acredito que Hatfield House tem eletricidade.

Source: Victoria Kitchen

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

Um manipulador pode questionar a memória de outra pessoa ou expressar suas opiniões de forma agressiva até que a outra pessoa simplesmente ceda.

Source: Simple Psychology

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

Sete, " A culpa é sua." Pessoas que manipulam evitam qualquer responsabilidade por suas ações ou por uma situação.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

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

Mas eles estão usando isso para nos manipular, literalmente.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) August 2023 Compilation

He tried to gaslight the virus in Tulsa.

Ele tentou manipular o vírus em Tulsa.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) July 2020 Collection

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

Era luar e lampião a gás, além disso, muito calmo e sereno.

Source: Jane Eyre (Original Version)

Gaslight had been around since the early 1800s.

O lampião a gás existia desde o início do século 1800.

Source: who was series

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