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Compunction Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Compunction? [n] a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) Synonyms \| Synonyms for Compunction: remorse \| self-reproach Related Terms \| Find terms related to Compunction: attrition \| bashfulness \| beef \| better self \| bitch \| boggle \| boggling \| boycott \| challenge \| complaint \| conscience \| conscientiousness \| contriteness \| contrition \| demonstration \| demur \| demurral \| demurrer \| diffidence \| disinclination \| exception \| expostulation \| falter \| faltering \| fear \| grievance \| grievance committee \| hesitance \| hesitancy \| hesitation \| howl \| indignation meeting \| kick \| march \| misgiving \| modesty \| nonviolent protest \| objection \| pangs \| pangs of conscience \| pause \| penance \| penitently \| picketing \| pricking of heart \| protest \| protest demonstration \| protestation \| punctiliousness \| qualm \| qualm of conscience \| qualmishness \| qualms \| rally \| recoil \| regret \| reluctance \| remonstrance \| remonstration \| remorse \| repentance \| reserve \| rue \| ruth \| scruple \| scruples \| scrupulosity \| scrupulousness \| self-reproach \| shrinking \| shyness \| sit-in \| squawk \| stickling \| strike \| teach-in \| throes \| touch of conscience \| twinge of conscience \| unwillingness \| voice of conscience See Also \| guilt \| guilt feelings \| guilt trip \| guilty conscience \| penance \| penitence \| regret \| repentance \| ruefulness \| sorrow Compunction In Webster's Dictionary \Com*punc"tion\, n. [OF. compunction, F. componction, L. compunctio, fr. compungere, compunctum, to prick; com- + pungere to prick, sting. See {Pungent}.] 1. A pricking; stimulation. [Obs.] That acid and piercing spirit which, with such activity and compunction, invadeth the brains and nostrils. --Sir T. Browne. 2. A picking of heart; poignant grief proceeding from a sense of guilt or consciousness of causing pain; the sting of conscience. He acknowledged his disloyalty to the king, with expressions of great compunction. --Clarendon. Syn: {Compunction}, {Remorse}, {Contrition}. Usage: Remorse is anguish of soul under a sense of guilt or consciousness of having offended God or brought evil upon one's self or others. Compunction is the pain occasioned by a wounded and awakened conscience. Neither of them implies true contrition, which denotes self-condemnation, humiliation, and repentance. We speak of the gnawings of remorse; of compunction for a specific act of transgression; of deep contrition in view of our past lives. See {Regret}.

Compunction Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Compunction?

[n] a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Compunction: remorse | self-reproach

Compunction In Webster's Dictionary

\Com*punc"tion\, n. [OF. compunction, F.
componction, L. compunctio, fr. compungere, compunctum, to
prick; com- + pungere to prick, sting. See {Pungent}.]
1. A pricking; stimulation. [Obs.]

         That acid and piercing spirit which, with such
         activity and compunction, invadeth the brains and
         nostrils.                             --Sir T.
                                               Browne.

2. A picking of heart; poignant grief proceeding from a sense
   of guilt or consciousness of causing pain; the sting of
   conscience.

         He acknowledged his disloyalty to the king, with
         expressions of great compunction.     --Clarendon.

Syn: {Compunction}, {Remorse}, {Contrition}.

Usage: Remorse is anguish of soul under a sense of guilt or
       consciousness of having offended God or brought evil
       upon one's self or others. Compunction is the pain
       occasioned by a wounded and awakened conscience.
       Neither of them implies true contrition, which denotes
       self-condemnation, humiliation, and repentance. We
       speak of the gnawings of remorse; of compunction for a
       specific act of transgression; of deep contrition in
       view of our past lives. See {Regret}.

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