Synonyms of conscience

Noun


1. conscience, scruples, moral sense, sense of right and wrong, ethical motive, ethics, morals, morality

usage: motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

2. conscience, morality

usage: conformity to one's own sense of right conduct; "a person of unflagging conscience"

3. conscience, shame

usage: a feeling of shame when you do something immoral; "he has no conscience about his cruelty"

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