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guilt trip
1noun
- Informal. a feeling of guilt or responsibility, especially one not justified by reality.
guilt-trip
2[ gilt-trip ]
verb (used with object)
- Informal. to attempt to instill a guilt trip in; play upon the guilt feelings of. guilt ( def 4 ).
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Word History and Origins
Origin of guilt trip1
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Example Sentences
Apps can give you reminders, accountability, guilt trips, or even a personal habit coach, but in the end you still have to do the work — you can’t app your way to a better self.
I hesitate to respond to the re-hashing of your antiquated guilt trip on women to get married.
There are no real medical reasons for such a disgusting invasive procedure, other than a politically legislated guilt trip.
Will he be able to guilt-trip, shame, or otherwise compel American Muslims to communicate more with law enforcement?
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