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
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"infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no
word left when you want to talk about something really
infinite.