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guilt by association

n. the attribution of guilt (without proof) to individuals because the people they associate with are guilty

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Guilt by Association

Guilt by Association can refer to:

  • Association fallacy - sometimes called "guilt by association"
  • Guilt by Association, an album by Creaming Jesus
  • Guilt by Association Vol. 1 - album by Engine Room Recordings
  • Guilt by Association Vol. 2 - album by Engine Room Recordings
  • Guilt by Association Vol. 3 - album by Engine Room Recordings
  • Guilt By Association (film) - 2002 Canadian-American television drama film

Usage examples of "guilt by association".

I'm sorry, I didn't want to jeopardize my chances because of guilt by association.

A lot of people in the government are running scared, scared of investigations, scared of guilt by association.