guilt-trip

[gilt-trip]

verb (used with object), guilt-tripped, guilt-trip·ping.

Informal. to attempt to instill a guilt trip in; play upon the guilt feelings of.See also guilt(def 4).

Origin of guilt-trip

First recorded in 1975–80

guilt trip

noun

Informal. a feeling of guilt or responsibility, especially one not justified by reality.

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Contemporary Examples of guilt-trip

Will he be able to guilt-trip, shame, or otherwise compel American Muslims to communicate more with law enforcement?
How Peter King's Muslim Hearings Help the Terrorists
Jonathan Alter
March 10, 2011