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compunction

noun

1 compunction

A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed).

synonyms: remorse, self-reproach.

Roget 950: penitence, contrition, compunction, repentance, remorse; regret etc. 833.    self-reproach, self-reproof, self-accusation, self-condemnation, self-humiliation; stings of conscience, ... show more

Dutch: berouw, gewetensangst, gewetensnood, gewetenswroeging, wroeging, zelfbeschuldiging, zelfverwijt
Polish: wyrzuty sumienia, poczucie winy


Moby thesaurus: attrition, bashfulness, beef, better self, bitch, boggle, boggling, boycott, challenge, complaint, conscience, conscientiousness, contriteness, contrition, demonstration, demur, demurral, demurrer, diffidence, disinclination ... show more.

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