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guilt-trip

verb \ ˈgil(t)-ˌtrip \

Definition of guilt-trip

guilt-tripped; guilt-tripping; guilt-trips
transitive verb
: to cause feelings of guilt in
  • guilt-tripped them into helping

First Known Use of guilt-trip

1977

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