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Etymology
From Middle English, from Old French, derived from Late Latin, compunctionem (a pricking), from Latin compunctus, the past participle of compungere (to severely prick), from com- + pungere (to prick).
Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-��k��n|-��k��n
Noun
en-noun
#a pricking of conscience, a slight regret
#:He pulled the trigger without compunction.
Quotations
1897: I felt no compunction in doing so, for under the circumstances I felt that I should protect myself in every way I could. — Dracula, Bram Stoker
Synonyms
regret, remorse
See also
contrition
penitence, penance
guilt
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