Tom could have sworn that Mary was trying to gaslight him, but then again, these days he couldn't swear on anything.
Source: tatoeba (6838382)
Gaslight
/ˈɡæslaɪt/
Synonyms for "gaslight" (9 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Strong matches (3)
Related words (4)
light source
Noun(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: deceive, deception, gaslamp, lamp, light.
- Sentence evidence is available for gaslight, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "gaslight".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "gaslight"
Keep "gaslight" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "gaslight" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "gaslight", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "gaslight" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesdeceptionillumination devicelightlighting devicemanipulationmental abusepsychological manipulationvisible lightvisible radiation
More specific
7 entriesemotional abuseemotional manipulationglobe lampmantle lampmind gamespsychological manipulationverbal manipulation
Collocations
11 entriesemotional manipulationgas street lightinggaslight campaigngaslight eragaslight fixturegaslight lampgaslight tacticpsychological manipulationreality distortionstreet gaslightverbal manipulation
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
1 entriesTranslations
16 translations across 14 languages.
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 煤氣燈光 /煤气灯光 noun (light produced by burning gas)
Danish
1 entries- gaslys noun (light produced by burning gas)
Finnish
1 entries- kaasuvalo noun (light produced by burning gas)
Georgian
1 entries- გაზის განათებაა noun (light produced by burning gas)
German
1 entries- Gaslicht noun (light produced by burning gas)
Greek
1 entries- αεριόφως noun (light produced by burning gas)
Icelandic
1 entries- gasljós noun (light produced by burning gas)
Irish
1 entries- solas gáis noun (light produced by burning gas)
Korean
1 entries- 가스등불 noun (light produced by burning gas)
Polish
1 entries- oświetlenie gazowe noun (light produced by burning gas)
Portuguese
1 entries- luz/iluminação a gás noun (light produced by burning gas)
Russian
1 entries- га́зовое освеще́ние noun (light produced by burning gas)
Serbo-Croatian
2 entries- plinsko svetlo noun (light produced by burning gas)
- plinsko svjetlo noun (light produced by burning gas)
Spanish
2 entries- luz a gas noun (light produced by burning gas)
- luz gaseiforme noun (light produced by burning gas)
Sample sentences
13 total sentences available.
Some bosses like to gaslight their employees.
Source: tatoeba (10856442)
He was renovated and refreshed, his soul was strengthened, and his countenance waxed cheerful, and he began to feel like himself again, under the brown canopy of metropolitan smoke, and among the cabs and gaslights.
Source: wiktionary
Open the windows once in awhile^([sic]) and give the air a chance to circulate in and out. In the evening, do not forget that the lamps and gaslights are using up a goodly supply of oxygen also—so freshen things up a little, once in awhile.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "gaslight"?
Closest matches include deceive, deception, gaslamp, lamp, light.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "gaslight"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.