Qualm

"Qualm" in Portuguese

apreensão

(sudden feeling of apprehension, doubt, fear, etc.)

escrúpulo

(prick of the conscience, moral scrupule)

mal-estar

(sickly feeling of being ill at ease; sudden queasiness)

receio

(sudden feeling of apprehension, doubt, fear, etc.)

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