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n. A strong uneasiness caused by a sense of guilt. See Synonyms at penitence.

n. A sting of conscience or a pang of doubt aroused by wrongdoing or the prospect of wrongdoing. See Synonyms at qualm.

n. A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.

n. A pricking; stimulation.

n. A picking of heart; poignant grief proceeding from a sense of guilt or consciousness of causing pain; the sting of conscience.

n. A pricking; stimulation; irritation.

n. The stinging or pricking of the conscience; uneasiness caused by tenderness of conscience or feelings; regret, as for wrong-doing or for giving pain to another; contrition; remorse.

n. Synonyms Regret, Remorse, etc. See penitence.

n. a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

"Notwithstanding all these arguments a compunction was always present in Miss Eelen's worn out yet not extinguished heart."

sorrow    rue    ruefulness    regret   

penance    contrition    penitence    guilt   

penance    guilt trip    guilt feelings    guilty conscience    penitence    guilt    repentance   

contrition    remorse    pricking    stimulation    regret    qualm   

conjunction    dysfunction    function    injunction    junction    malfunction   

contrition    remorse    unease    uneasiness    misgiving    homesickness    revulsion    wistfulness    self-reproach    foreboding