Word
compunction, n.
(compunctions)
freq. cnt. 1
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
<noun.feeling>
freq. cnt.: 2
freq. cnt.: 1
freq. cnt.: 1
compunction
remorse
self-reproach
semantic pointers
hypernym
regret, sorrow, rue, ruefulness
hyponym
guilt, guilty conscience, guilt feelings, guilt trip
repentance, penance, penitence