compunction
19 points
English
11 letters
Not in frequency data
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a feeling of deep regret
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kʌmpˈʌŋkʃʌn/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural compunctions
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “a feeling of deep regret” wn-def
- “Another word for remorse” gen-syn
Anagrams
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