COMPUNCTIONS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word compunctions. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for COMPUNCTIONS
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| remorse | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) | ||||||
| contrition | nounn | |||||
noun • sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation | ||||||
| guilt | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of having committed an offense • remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense | ||||||
| penitence | nounn | |||||
noun • remorse for your past conduct | ||||||
| regret | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment verb • feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about • feel sad about the loss or absence of • decline formally or politely • express with regret | ||||||
| sadness | nounn | |||||
noun • emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being • the state of being sad • the quality of excessive mournfulness and uncheerfulness | ||||||
| scruples | nounn | |||||
noun • motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions | ||||||
| shame | nounn | |||||
noun • a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt • a state of dishonor • an unfortunate development verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • compel through a sense of shame • cause to be ashamed • surpass or beat by a wide margin | ||||||
| sorrow | nounn | |||||
noun • an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement • sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment • something that causes great unhappiness • the state of being sad verb • feel grief | ||||||
| self-reproach | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) • the act of blaming yourself | ||||||
