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German
Etymology
Gewissen + -s- + Biss. Calque of Latin conscientiae morsus
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɡəˈvɪsn̩sˌbɪs/
- Hyphenation: Ge‧wis‧sens‧biss
Noun
Gewissensbiss m (strong, genitive Gewissensbisses, plural Gewissensbisse)
- pang of conscience
Declension
Declension of Gewissensbiss
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