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Term: conscience-smitten

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Overwhelmed with guilt or remorse.

Sample Sentence 1: After stealing the money, he felt conscience-smitten and couldn't sleep at night.

Sample Sentence 2: She couldn't enjoy her success due to being conscience-smitten about the manner in which she achieved it.

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Sense 2: Feeling deep regret or shame for one's actions.

Sample Sentence 3: The politician was conscience-smitten after his unethical behavior was exposed.

Sample Sentence 4: Anna found herself conscience-smitten when she realized she had hurt her best friend's feelings.

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Part of Speech: Verb (Past Tense)

Sense 1: Caused feelings of guilt or remorse in someone.

Sample Sentence 5: His heartfelt apology conscience-smitten his friend, who forgave him instantly.

Sample Sentence 6: The documentary on animal cruelty conscience-smitten many viewers, prompting them to make lifestyle changes.

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