noun: an individual whose especial self-esteem arises from inducing and/or inspiring misery in others, usually with the aim of elevating said individual to a place of importance and/or authority.

verb/gerund : "misery pimping"
Her incessant need to make other people feel guilty and shitty is a symptom of her misery pimping.

He think's everything's "problematic" - what a misery pimp.
by artistasayoungman April 3, 2011
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