English Explanatory Dictionary

pang of conscience

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A feeling of shame, guilt, or embarrassment, resulting from behavior which one regrets.

Word forms

pang of conscience pangs of conscience

Related words

guilty conscience remorse scruple compunction misgiving
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