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Compunction

Noun

Sense 1:

Feeling of guilt or remorse after doing something wrong, usually resulting in moral unease.

Example sentence: I couldn't help but feel compunction for betraying my best friend's trust.

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Sense 2:

A feeling of regret or unease regarding the consequences of an action or decision.

Example sentence: The CEO felt a deep compunction for laying off so many employees to cut costs.

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Verb

Sense 1:

To have a feeling of guilt or regret after doing something wrong.

Example sentence: He compuncted over his hasty words and apologized to his sister.

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Sense 2:

To hesitate or be reluctant to proceed due to moral or ethical concerns.

Example sentence: The judge compuncted about delivering a harsh sentence to the young offender.

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