"conscience" meaning in English

See conscience in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈkɒn.ʃəns/ [UK], /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/ [US] Audio: en-us-conscience.ogg [US] Forms: conscience [singular], consciences [plural]
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  1. The ability to feel whether what you're doing is right or wrong. Synonyms: moral compass
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