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).
Origin of guilt-trip
First recorded in 1975–80
Words nearby guilt-trip
guillotine,
guillén,
guilt,
guilt by association,
guilt trip,
guilt-trip,
guiltless,
guilty,
guimpe,
guin.,
guinea
Definition for guilt-trip (2 of 2)
guilt trip
noun
Informal.
a feeling of guilt or responsibility, especially one not justified by reality.
Example sentences from the Web for guilt-trip
Will he be able to guilt-trip, shame, or otherwise compel American Muslims to communicate more with law enforcement?