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Conscience
01
an internal guide for behavior based on principles of right and wrong according to an established code of ethics
Examples
Her conscience told her that what she had done was wrong.
He could n't ignore the voice of his conscience when making the decision.
02
the conformity of one's actions to one's own personal, intuitive understanding, even if it differs from external rules or social pressures
Examples
Politicians often ignore polls and public opinion if it goes against their conscience on important issues.
Despite pressures from others, she followed the whisperings of her conscience on the matter.
03
a feeling of shame when you do something immoral
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conscienceless
conscientious
conscionable
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