English > compunction: 1 sense > noun 1, feelingMeaning | A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed). |
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Synonyms | remorse, self-reproach |
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Narrower | guilt, guilty conscience, guilt feelings, guilt trip | remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense |
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repentance, penitence, penance | remorse for your past conduct |
Broader | sorrow, regret, rue, ruefulness | sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment |
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Spanish | arrepentimiento, compunción, hormiguilla, remordimiento |
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Catalan | compunció, remordiment |
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