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Term

conscience n

Conscience means a person's inner sense of right and wrong that guides moral decisions. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of conscience

  • a person's inner sense of right and wrong that guides moral decisions

Usage examples of conscience

Her conscience would not let her keep the lost wallet.

He acted according to his conscience despite the pressure.

The witness suffered a guilty conscience after remaining silent.

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