guilt-trip
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to manipulate emotions)
a. faire culpabiliser
Fred tried to guilt-trip Alex into lending him money by mentioning past favors.Fred a essayé de faire culpabiliser Alex pour qu'il lui prête de l'argent en évoquant les services qu'il lui a rendus par le passé.
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