The past simple of “gaslight” – “gaslighted” or “gaslit”?





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What is the past simple of the term gaslighting as a verb – "gaslighted" or "gaslit"?



Would it be correct to say:




That person gaslighted her




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That person gaslit her






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    What is the past simple of the term gaslighting as a verb – "gaslighted" or "gaslit"?



    Would it be correct to say:




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    or:




    That person gaslit her






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      What is the past simple of the term gaslighting as a verb – "gaslighted" or "gaslit"?



      Would it be correct to say:




      That person gaslighted her




      or:




      That person gaslit her






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      Would it be correct to say:




      That person gaslighted her




      or:




      That person gaslit her






      Note: There is a related question on ELU.







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          The usual simple past (preterite) and past participle of gaslight in that sense is gaslighted. See https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gaslight and https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/gaslight for examples.






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            To gaslight:




            Manipulate (someone) by psychological means into doubting their own sanity.




            In the examples offered by the ODO gaslighted is the more common version:




            ‘in the first episode, Karen Valentine is being gaslighted by her husband’



            ‘How do you know if you are being gaslighted?’



            ‘They will try to control the situation in such a way that the person who was gaslighted is kept away from other associates.’



            ‘Is this normal, or am I being gaslighted?’




            Also, from Psychology Today:




            Are you being gaslighted?




            and from (www.patrickwanis.com)




            20 Signs That You Are Being Gaslighted




            and there are other numerous usage examples of gaslighted compared to gaslit



            But both forms are correct:



            Gaslight:




            verb (used with object), gaslighted or gaslit, gaslighting.



            to cause (a person) to doubt his or her sanity through the use of psychological manipulation: How do you know if your partner is gaslighting you?
            (Dictionary.com)







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              The usual simple past (preterite) and past participle of gaslight in that sense is gaslighted. See https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gaslight and https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/gaslight for examples.






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                The usual simple past (preterite) and past participle of gaslight in that sense is gaslighted. See https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gaslight and https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/gaslight for examples.






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                  The usual simple past (preterite) and past participle of gaslight in that sense is gaslighted. See https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gaslight and https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/gaslight for examples.






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                  The usual simple past (preterite) and past participle of gaslight in that sense is gaslighted. See https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gaslight and https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/gaslight for examples.







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                      To gaslight:




                      Manipulate (someone) by psychological means into doubting their own sanity.




                      In the examples offered by the ODO gaslighted is the more common version:




                      ‘in the first episode, Karen Valentine is being gaslighted by her husband’



                      ‘How do you know if you are being gaslighted?’



                      ‘They will try to control the situation in such a way that the person who was gaslighted is kept away from other associates.’



                      ‘Is this normal, or am I being gaslighted?’




                      Also, from Psychology Today:




                      Are you being gaslighted?




                      and from (www.patrickwanis.com)




                      20 Signs That You Are Being Gaslighted




                      and there are other numerous usage examples of gaslighted compared to gaslit



                      But both forms are correct:



                      Gaslight:




                      verb (used with object), gaslighted or gaslit, gaslighting.



                      to cause (a person) to doubt his or her sanity through the use of psychological manipulation: How do you know if your partner is gaslighting you?
                      (Dictionary.com)







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                        To gaslight:




                        Manipulate (someone) by psychological means into doubting their own sanity.




                        In the examples offered by the ODO gaslighted is the more common version:




                        ‘in the first episode, Karen Valentine is being gaslighted by her husband’



                        ‘How do you know if you are being gaslighted?’



                        ‘They will try to control the situation in such a way that the person who was gaslighted is kept away from other associates.’



                        ‘Is this normal, or am I being gaslighted?’




                        Also, from Psychology Today:




                        Are you being gaslighted?




                        and from (www.patrickwanis.com)




                        20 Signs That You Are Being Gaslighted




                        and there are other numerous usage examples of gaslighted compared to gaslit



                        But both forms are correct:



                        Gaslight:




                        verb (used with object), gaslighted or gaslit, gaslighting.



                        to cause (a person) to doubt his or her sanity through the use of psychological manipulation: How do you know if your partner is gaslighting you?
                        (Dictionary.com)







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                          To gaslight:




                          Manipulate (someone) by psychological means into doubting their own sanity.




                          In the examples offered by the ODO gaslighted is the more common version:




                          ‘in the first episode, Karen Valentine is being gaslighted by her husband’



                          ‘How do you know if you are being gaslighted?’



                          ‘They will try to control the situation in such a way that the person who was gaslighted is kept away from other associates.’



                          ‘Is this normal, or am I being gaslighted?’




                          Also, from Psychology Today:




                          Are you being gaslighted?




                          and from (www.patrickwanis.com)




                          20 Signs That You Are Being Gaslighted




                          and there are other numerous usage examples of gaslighted compared to gaslit



                          But both forms are correct:



                          Gaslight:




                          verb (used with object), gaslighted or gaslit, gaslighting.



                          to cause (a person) to doubt his or her sanity through the use of psychological manipulation: How do you know if your partner is gaslighting you?
                          (Dictionary.com)







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                          To gaslight:




                          Manipulate (someone) by psychological means into doubting their own sanity.




                          In the examples offered by the ODO gaslighted is the more common version:




                          ‘in the first episode, Karen Valentine is being gaslighted by her husband’



                          ‘How do you know if you are being gaslighted?’



                          ‘They will try to control the situation in such a way that the person who was gaslighted is kept away from other associates.’



                          ‘Is this normal, or am I being gaslighted?’




                          Also, from Psychology Today:




                          Are you being gaslighted?




                          and from (www.patrickwanis.com)




                          20 Signs That You Are Being Gaslighted




                          and there are other numerous usage examples of gaslighted compared to gaslit



                          But both forms are correct:



                          Gaslight:




                          verb (used with object), gaslighted or gaslit, gaslighting.



                          to cause (a person) to doubt his or her sanity through the use of psychological manipulation: How do you know if your partner is gaslighting you?
                          (Dictionary.com)








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