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stab of conscience

NOUN

compunction

Synonyms

STRONG

attrition conscience contrition misgiving penitence pity punctiliousness qualm reluctance remorse repentance rue ruth shame sympathy

WEAK

penitency second thoughts

Antonyms

STRONG

disdain happiness indifference mercilessness

WEAK

defiance meanness no remorse

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