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compunction

/kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/

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noun

/kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее чувство вины, беспокойства или легкого сожаления о том, что кто-то сделал или собирается сделать.

A noun referring to a feeling of guilt, unease, or slight regret about something one has done or is about to do.

uncountable

  1. Feeling of guilt or remorseC1formal

    A feeling of guilt or moral uneasiness about something one has done or is about to do.

    ruУгрызение совести

    • He felt no compunction about lying to his boss.
    • She had a slight compunction after breaking the vase.
    • They showed no compunction for their cruel actions.

    Synonymscontritionguiltpenitenceregretremorserepentance

Forms
  • compunctions plural form
  • compunctions' possessive plural form
  • compunction's possessive singular form
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