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.
Dan Quayle