How do you pronounce compunction?

compunction is pronounced as /kəmˈpʌŋkʃən/.

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compunction

😔compunction

noun

/kəmˈpʌŋkʃən/

compulsory computation

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Meaning

A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows wrongdoing.

A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

Example Sentences

She felt no compunction about lying to protect her friend.

He felt compunction after lying to his friend.

Example Expressions

without compunction

Synonyms

remorse, regret, guilt, scruple, penitence

Entry 1

remorse, regret, guilt, scruple, penitence

Entry 2

remorse, regret

Antonyms

shamelessness, indifference

Entry 1

shamelessness, indifference

Entry 2

indifference, shamelessness

Collocations

deep compunction, moral compunction, feel compunction

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