guilt tripping

A form of guilt trip — A feeling of shame or embarrassment, especially if self-indulgent, unwarranted, exaggerated or felt over a significant period of time.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of guilt trip
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guilt tripping. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/guilt%20tripping

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