Guilt Trip Definition
gĭlttrĭp
guilt-trips
noun
A usually prolonged feeling of guilt or culpability.
American Heritage
(idiomatic) A feeling of shame or embarrassment, especially if self-indulgent, unwarranted, exaggerated or felt over a significant period of time.
Wiktionary
(idiomatic) Remarks intended to produce such a feeling.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- guilt
- guilt feelings
- guilty conscience
verb
To make or try to make (someone) feel guilty.
American Heritage
To attempt to induce a guilt trip; to cause another to feel guilt, in order to obtain favors from that person.
Wiktionary
idiom
lay a guilt trip on
- To make or try to make (someone) feel guilty.
American Heritage
Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Guilt Trip
- lay a guilt trip on
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