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conscience

/kˈɑnʃəns/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

  1. motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
  2. conformity to one's own sense of right conduct
    “a person of unflagging conscience”
  3. a feeling of shame when you do something immoral
    “he has no conscience about his cruelty”

Synonyms for conscience

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