Sycophantic
Behaving or done in an excessively flattering or submissive manner to gain favor.
Compunction
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Furtive
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt.
Antithetical
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Obfuscation
The action of making something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Atonement
The action of making amends or reparation for a wrong or injury.
Repercussion
An unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.
Inexorable
Impossible to stop or prevent.
