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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

guilt

a feeling of shame caused by having done wrong

blame; bad conscience over responsibility

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

regret

the feeling of being sorry or unhappy at the loss of something; a disappointment or a sad event

upset over past action

remorse

a strong feeling of regret for doing wrong

guilty or bad conscience

shame

the sad feeling with loss of self-respect, caused by wrong, dishonourable or foolish behaviour, failure etc (of oneself, one's family etc)

disgrace, embarrassment

shrift

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

reparation for wrong

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