Compunction Synonyms and Antonyms

kəm-pŭngkshən
A twinge of uneasiness or pity
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. qualm
  2. misgiving
  3. scruple
  4. reservation
  5. hesitation
A strong uneasiness caused by a sense of guilt:
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. penitence

Compunction Sentence Examples

  • He didn't doubt that if it were to her advantage to do so, she'd have no compunction in involving him, however unfairly.

  • Many fans have no compunction about spending a small fortune to get their costume right.

  • I really have a compunction or two about helping to put your brother into drama.

  • However there is little compunction on developed countries to follow the same advice.

  • I struck him down with no more compunction than if he had been some foul and venomous beast.

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