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compunction - Dictionary definition and meaning for compunction

COMPUNCTION

  • (noun) a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

    synonyms : remorse , self-reproach

    "Filled with remorse, he left the courtyard and wept bitterly" -added by sradha_inlas

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Mnemonics for compunction

  • (Tag: english) come + puncture..(punch). You will say "come and punch me" only if you are in deep regret of having done something wrong.

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  • (Tag: ) Compunction= compun + shun, compun = kaanpna(hindi), a man who is guilty will be doing kampan because of guilt

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  • (Tag: ) kampan meaning shivers.. when uve done smthing wrong, u shiver with guilt

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  • (Tag: ) is like COMe PUNCTure.. when a tyre is punctured, v r left wid REMORSE..

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  • (Tag: english) compuncture sounds like compensation..when you hav done a wrong thing you regret and offer victim the compensation..

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  • (Tag: ) Compuncture - Come + puncture - when ur self respect is punctured or hurt by yourself, then you feel guilty for such act by you, which eventually causes uneasiness.

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  • (Tag: ) COMPUter stopped fUNCTION ing cuz of ur fault , u feel guilty for watching wrong site and getting viruses

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  • (Tag: ) if you puncture someones comp (com+punction) you are filled with remorse

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  • (Tag: ) COMPULSION....when you have compulsion of something,you are in great regret or remorse

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  • (Tag: ) (Com)Common puncture.If u puncture others , ur consciousness will puncture you back.

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  • (Tag: HINDI) compunction->KAMPANK(vibration)TION jab teacher punishment dene k liye puchta hai k kaun kasoorwar hai to jo guilty hota hai woh dar k mare kapne(vibrate) lagte hai.cuz usko guilty/regret feel hota hai.

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  • (Tag: ) compunction=comp-(completely)+un(undesirable)+tion(action) causing remorse or regret

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  • (Tag: shortkut) COMPUNCTION:COM(KUM-LEES) PUNCH TION(SON-CHILD;imagine an odd situation when an elder feels guilt for doing somethin wrong to u , and he tells u COMPUNCTION, cos hes feelin guilty

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