conscience (n)
scruples (n)
moral sense (n)
sense of right and wrong (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 16
def motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
Outgoing links
Hypernym ethical motive, ethics, morals, morality
Hyponym superego; wee small voice, small voice, voice of conscience; sense of shame, sense of duty
Incoming links
Hypernym superego; wee small voice, small voice, voice of conscience; sense of shame, sense of duty
Hyponym ethical motive, ethics, morals, morality

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