conscience smitten
/ˈkɑnʃəns ˌsmɪtən/
adjective
- Feeling very guilty or remorseful about something one has done.
- She was conscience-smitten for having spread a rumor about her coworker.
- After breaking his friend's toy, the conscience-smitten boy apologized and offered to fix it.
- The conscience-smitten thief returned the stolen necklace to the police station.
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