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English noun: compunction

1. compunction (feeling) a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)


Synonymsremorse, self-reproach


Broader (hypernym)regret, rue, ruefulness, sorrow


Narrower (hyponym)guilt, guilt feelings, guilt trip, guilty conscience, penance, penitence, repentance









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