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

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley