compunction

Phonetic Respelling: [ kuhm-puhngk-shuhn ]

Definition:

n. uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm; regret for doing something wrong or harmful; contrition

Sentence:

The robber had no compunction over taking other people's things.

More example sentences:

The robber had no compunction over taking other people's things.

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Synonyms:

regret; sorrow; qualm; scruple

Antonyms:

defiance; meanness; no remorse

How many syllables in compunction?

3 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide compunction into syllables:

com-punc-tion

Compunction rhymes:

Two Syllable Rhymes
- function
- junction
Three Syllable Rhymes
- conjunction
- dysfunction
- injunction
- malfunction

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