Defenition of the word compunction
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Defenition of the word compunction
- Feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.
- a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
Synonyms for the word compunction
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- guilt
- hesitation
- qualm
- regret
- reluctance
- remorse
- scruple
- second thoughts
- self-reproach
Similar words in the compunction
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- compunction
- compunction's
- compunctions
Hyponyms for the word compunction
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- guilt
- guilt feelings
- guilt trip
- guilty conscience
- penance
- penitence
- repentance
Hypernyms for the word compunction
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- regret
- rue
- ruefulness
- sorrow
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