guilt-control

When someone, or some party, attempts to use the concept of guilt (not necessarily actual guilt) in order to manipulate a person or people, into doing something that would be against their best interest. It's a tactic of manipulation that does not require actual guilt, just the presumption of guilt. Usage of the term asserts against the rhetorical trap of implied guilt, by summarily denying the implied guilt and exposing the guilt as an intended form of control.

party a: 10 years ago you got into that accident, and I know you say it wasn't your fault, but it's probably in our best interest if we never let you drive again.
party b: Your attempts at guilt-control are obvious, so please stop.

by zerowarranty August 16, 2024

Guilt Quilt

Paranoia , Fear , Guilt ... Sets In Under The Quilt At Night ...

Wish Id Have Thought About This At The Time !!! Now Iv Got Guilt Quilt

by The V ONE 2nd To None January 14, 2019

white guilt

white guilt
I think there's a little bit of white guilt involved in anything we do even as the audience watching like why am I enjoying watching suffering, backstabbing, lying & strategy so much?

How do they not feel a little bit of white guilt?

by Young Jazzy Yo November 30, 2023

Cruise Guilt

The feeling of enjoyment you get from watching a Tom Cruise movie. Even though you’d rather shit in your hands and clap, than openly admit you enjoyed it.

“Oh man, the edge of tomorrow was a great film, here comes cruise guilt”

by Dallyissmelly January 26, 2018

Shameless Guilt

Exactly what it means

I have shameless guilt after hooking up with this hot tinder babe

by I promise I've been a good boy October 2, 2021

Guilt

Nope.

Hym "Guilt isn't my problem. My problem is my problem. Resolution of the problem or death. No in between. No negotiation."

by Hym Iam June 8, 2024

brain drain guilt

The guilt that comes with leaving your city for a more affluent area after college, despite the best attempts of your professors and others to prevent it.

Paul: "I had this crazy dream last night. I was on trial for planning to move to Chicago, but the jury was made up of my professors. When the judge asked for the verdict, one of them stood up and said, "We have no verdict. We're just extremely dissappointed in him."

Bob: "Sounds like you have a serious case of brain drain guilt bro."

by Simon Dylan October 8, 2011