guilt-trip
Shame-based persuasion
To guilt-trip someone is to make them feel guilty as a way of manipulating their behavior: She guilt-tripped me into visiting.
A guilt trip is such an instance of manipulation, or the resulting feeling: My mother laid a guilt trip on me about missing Thanksgiving.
The term implies the guilt is artificially induced rather than genuinely deserved.
Control through clever influence
- coerceObtain by intimidation
- pressureForce upon contact
- emotional blackmailCoercion via feelings
- passive-aggressiveIndirectly expressing resentment
control · exploit · leverage · weaponize · blame-shifting · victimhood · deflection · gaslighting
Violation of divine law
- confessionAdmission of wrongdoing
- atonementCompensation for wrongdoing
- penanceSelf-mortification for wrongdoing
- shamePainful awareness of failure
redemption · forgiveness · commandment · transgression · repentance · hellfire · judgment · conscience
One who shares activity
- jealousyResentful desire for another's advantages
- insecurityUncertainty about oneself
- silent treatmentRefusing to speak
- withholdingKeeping from another
accusation · infidelity · neglect · priorities · attention · affection · commitment · sacrifice
Female parent
- parentMother or father
- grandmotherMother of a parent
- in-lawsRelatives through marriage
- siblingBrother or sister
holiday · visit · phone call · expectations · disappointment · sacrifice · ungrateful · abandonment
manipulate
Control through clever influence
- coerceObtain by intimidation
- pressureForce upon contact
- emotional blackmailCoercion via feelings
passive-aggressive · control · exploit · leverage · weaponize · blame-shifting · victimhood · deflection · gaslighting · obligation
sin
Violation of divine law
- confessionAdmission of wrongdoing
- atonementCompensation for wrongdoing
- penanceSelf-mortification for wrongdoing
shame · redemption · forgiveness · commandment · transgression · repentance · hellfire · judgment · conscience · original sin
partner
One who shares activity
- jealousyResentful desire for another's advantages
- insecurityUncertainty about oneself
- silent treatmentRefusing to speak
withholding · accusation · infidelity · neglect · priorities · attention · affection · commitment · sacrifice · compromise
mother
Female parent
- parentMother or father
- grandmotherMother of a parent
- in-lawsRelatives through marriage
sibling · holiday · visit · phone call · expectations · disappointment · sacrifice · ungrateful · abandonment · tradition
guilt-tripencouragement
Support spurring continued effort
positive reinforcement · reassurance · absolution · praise · affirmation
guilt-tripstraight talk
Honest, direct communication
clear communication · cards on the table · assertive communication
guilt-tripabsolution
Formal clearing of guilt
forgiveness · exoneration · reassurance · unconditional acceptance · grace
trip, guilt, guilty, trips, tripping, tripped, guiltless, guilt-ridden, guilt-tripping