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Meaning and definition for "compunction" word

[noun] a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

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\Com*punc"tion\, n. [OF. compunction, F. componction, L. compunctio, fr. compungere, compunctum, to prick; com- + pungere to prick, sting. See {Pungent}.] 1. A pricking; stimulation. [Obs.] That acid and piercing spirit which, with such activity and compunction, invadeth the brains and nostrils. --Sir T. Browne. 2. A picking of heart; poignant grief proceeding from a sense of guilt or consciousness of causing pain; the sting of conscience. He acknowledged his disloyalty to the king, with expressions of great compunction. --Clarendon. Syn: {Compunction}, {Remorse}, {Contrition}. Usage: Remorse is anguish of soul under a sense of guilt or consciousness of having offended God or brought evil upon one's self or others. Compunction is the pain occasioned by a wounded and awakened conscience. Neither of them implies true contrition, which denotes self-condemnation, humiliation, and repentance. We speak of the gnawings of remorse; of compunction for a specific act of transgression; of deep contrition in view of our past lives. See {Regret}.

Synonyms for compunction

remorse, self-reproach

Related terms: boggle, boycott, challenge, complaint, contriteness, demonstration, demurral, indignation meeting, kick, pangs, picketing, punctiliousness, qualm of conscience, qualms, remonstration, remorse, rue, ruth, scruple, scrupulosity, touch of conscience, twinge of conscience

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Let's analyse "compunction" as pure text. This string has Eleven letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 36.4% of vowels is 2.2% less then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITCNUPMOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 2795 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.-. --- -- .--. ..- -. -.-. - .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: compunction: 6 + 3 + 9 + 6 = 24, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: compunction: 3 + 6 + 4 + 7 + 3 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 53, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (2)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
N (2)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (2)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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