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There are 3 meanings of the word Conscience.

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Conscience - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
moral sensescruples12sense of right and wrong
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ethical motiveethics11morality13morals8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Conformity to one's own sense of right conduct

Example: "A person of unflagging conscience"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
morality13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A feeling of shame when you do something immoral

Example: "He has no conscience about his cruelty"

Example Sentences

"She couldn't live with herself if she didn't listen to her conscience."
"His conscience told him it was wrong to cheat on the test."
"The criminal felt a pang of conscience for his actions."
"Her conscience was clear because she had done the right thing."
"He ignored his conscience and made a selfish decision."
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Word Game Points

Is CONSCIENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, conscience is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONSCIENCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is CONSCIENCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, conscience is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONSCIENCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is CONSCIENCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, conscience is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONSCIENCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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