Associations to the word «Compunction»
Wiktionary
COMPUNCTION, noun. A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.
Dictionary definition
COMPUNCTION, noun. A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed).
Wise words
Every once in a while, you let a word or phrase out and you
want to catch it and bring it back. You can't do that. It's
gone, gone forever.