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guilt-trip

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To attempt to induce a guilt trip; to cause another to feel guilt, in order to influence the behavior of that individual.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, transitive

Examples

  • to guilt-trip someone into [doing] something

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Denominal verb of guilt trip. First use appears c. 1977 in the defunct periodical Spare Rib.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: syyllistää — to cause another to feel guilt
  • Spanish: hacer sentir culpable — to cause another to feel guilt
  • Spanish: hacer sentir mal por — to cause another to feel guilt