Compunction

//kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən//

Word Type

Noun

The word "compunction" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

compunctionless

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

regret rue ruefulness sorrow

Type Of (IsA)

Related Terms

contrition guilt penance penitence

Related Terms

conscience contrition fleeting guilt penitence regret slight

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