1. plural of conscience; the inner sense of what is right or wrong in one’s conduct or motives

Examples

• Their consciences told them to return the lost wallet.
• Many soldiers struggled with their consciences during the war.
• The politicians seemed to have no consciences when making that decision.
• We must listen to our consciences when facing difficult choices.
• Their guilty consciences kept them awake at night.
• The charity appeal touched the consciences of many donors.