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guilt trip

–noun
Informal. a feeling of guilt or responsibility, esp. one not justified by reality.

guilt-trip

[gilt-trip]
–verb (used with object), -tripped, -trip⋅ping.
Informal. to attempt to instill a guilt trip in; play upon the guilt feelings of.

Origin:
1975–80
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guilt trip  
n.   Informal
A usually prolonged feeling of guilt or culpability.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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