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Synonyms
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Meaning:
compunction

(usually used in negative sentences) a feeling of regret for one's action

regret, sorrow

friction

the rubbing of one thing against another; (an instance of) a difference of opinion leading to argument and quarrelling

rubbing

penance

punishment which one imposes on oneself to show one is sorry

reparation for wrong

penitence

sorrow and regret (for doing wrong, sin)

shame, sorrow

reduction

(an instance, example, of) reducing or being reduced

decline

remorse

a strong feeling of regret for doing wrong

guilty or bad conscience

rub

to move (something) backwards and forwards on the surface of another

stroke, massage

shrift

to get/give little attention to a person because he or she does not deserve it

reparation for wrong

wear

clothes; to have (something) on the body or on some part of it; to have (an expression) on the face; (to cause something) to become less useful or be in the condition mentioned by being used

use, corrosion

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