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.