prick conscience



prick somebody's conscience

to make someone feel guilty Seeing pictures of starving children pricks my conscience, but I rarely give money to charity.
See also: conscience, prick

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Bethania-Spanish, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Iael-Biblical Greek
Perceval-Arthurian Romance
Zara (2)-Bulgarian
Ashtad-Persian Mythology
Mikkeline-Danish