Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
guilt-trip
verb
/ɡɪlt trɪp/
Definition
To make someone feel guilty in order to persuade them to do something.
Examples
- She tried to guilt-trip him into attending the family dinner.
- Don’t guilt-trip me just because you want me to help you.
Meaning
Guilt-tripping involves instilling a sense of guilt in someone to influence their actions or decisions, often to elicit a specific response or behavior that may not be naturally inclined to follow.
Synonyms
- manipulate
- shame
- coerce
- pressure
- nag
