COMPUNCTION Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word compunction. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word compunction. (close relations)

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	remorse				nounn
	noun • a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
	regret				verb, nounv, n
	noun • sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment verb • feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about • feel sad about the loss or absence of • decline formally or politely • express with regret
	guilt				nounn
	noun • the state of having committed an offense • remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense
	scruples				nounn
	noun • motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
	qualm				nounn
	noun • uneasiness about the fitness of an action (particularly for reasons of ethics, morals or propriety) • a mild state of nausea
	self-reproach				nounn
	noun • a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) • the act of blaming yourself

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