reproach of conscience
1self-reproach — self′ reproach′ n. blame or censure by one s own conscience • Etymology: 1770–80 self′ reproach′ful, self′ reproach′ing, adj …
2Self-reproach — Self re*proach , n. The act of reproaching one s self; censure by one s own conscience. [1913 Webster] …
3self-reproach — self reproachful, self reproaching, adj. self reproachingly, adv. self reproachingness, n. /self ri prohch /, n. blame or censure by one s own conscience. [1770 80] * * * …
4self-reproach — noun Blame or condemnation directed at the self, as by the conscience …
5guilty conscience — deep feeling of self reproach which stems from a belief that one has done wrong …
6have a guilty conscience — feel guilt, feel self reproach, feel regret or remorse …
7self-reproach — /sɛlf rəˈproʊtʃ/ (say self ruh prohch) noun 1. blame or censure by one s own conscience. 2. public self criticism …
8guilty conscience — noun remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense • Syn: ↑guilt, ↑guilt feelings, ↑guilt trip • Derivationally related forms: ↑guilty (for: ↑guilt) • Hypernym …
9remorse — a. Penitence, compunction, contrition, repentance, sorrow, regret, self reproach, reproach of conscience, stings of conscience, self condemnation …
10compunction — n. Repentance, remorse, contrition, penitence, sorrow, regret, misgiving, qualm, reluctance, reproach of conscience, sting of conscience …
