conscience

//ˈkɒn.ʃəns//
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Noun

conscienceSingular
consciencesPlural
1

The inner sense of what is right or wrong in one's conduct or motives, impelling one toward right action.

My conscience wouldn't let me keep the money I found.

2

The complex of ethical and moral principles that controls or inhibits the actions or thoughts of an individual.

My conscience wouldn't let me lie to her.

3

A feeling of guilt or anxiety caused by doing something wrong or immoral.

She was troubled by a guilty conscience after lying to her friend.