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guilt-trip

[ gilt-trip ]
/ ˈgɪltˌtrɪp /

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).

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Words nearby guilt-trip

guillotine, guillén, guilt, guilt by association, guilt trip, guilt-trip, guiltless, guilty, guimpe, guin., guinea

Origin of guilt-trip

First recorded in 1975–80

Definition for guilt-trip (2 of 2)

guilt trip

noun

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