guilt trip
A feeling of shame or embarrassment, especially if self-indulgent, unwarranted,…A feeling of shame or embarrassment, especially if self-indulgent, unwarranted, exaggerated or felt over a significant period of time.
» Don't try to guilt-trip me.
Meaning
2 senses(idiomatic)A feeling of shame or embarrassment, especially if self-indulgent, unwarranted, exaggerated or felt over a significant period of time.
to go on a guilt trip
to send someone on a guilt trip
(idiomatic)An act that produces such a feeling.
- remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense
Examples
2 sentencesDon't try to guilt-trip me.
Narcissistic individuals engage in manipulative tactics, such as guilt-tripping or emotional blackmail.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From guilt + trip. First use appears c. 1972 in the novel Any Minute I Can Split by JudithFrom guilt + trip. First use appears c. 1972 in the novel Any Minute I Can Split by Judith Rossner.
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Forms
plural: guilt trips| Singular | guilt trip |
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense:guiltguilty conscienceguilt feelings