Antonyms for compunction

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kuh m-puhngk-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : kəmˈpʌŋk ʃən

Definition of compunction

Origin : mid-14c., from Old French compunction (12c., Modern French componction), from Late Latin compunctionem (nominative compunctio) "remorse; a pricking" (of conscience), noun of action from past participle stem of Latin compungere "to severely prick, sting," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + pungere "to prick" (see pungent). Used in figurative sense by early Church writers. Originally a much more intense feeling, similar to "remorse," or "contrition."

noun regret, sorrow

Example sentences :

His tone was filled full to overflowing with compunction as he answered.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Hers was not the nature to spare him, and she had no compunction.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

Mr. Don rises, wincing, and Dick also is at once on his feet, full of compunction.
Extract from : « Echoes of the War » by J. M. Barrie

But the minister, filled with compunction, took her up in his arms.
Extract from : « Salted With Fire » by George MacDonald

A sudden feeling of shame brought with it one of compunction.
Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola

Will the creature feel any compunction at tyrannizing over them?
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

The young man felt a sudden pang of compunction, a twinge of conscience.
Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

Has ravening aspiration any compunction; any contrite visitings of nature?
Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham

A moment's compunction rose in him at what he was about to do.
Extract from : « When the Sleepers Woke » by Arthur Leo Zagat

Well, just try to remember how many instances of compunction you have seen.
Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad

Synonyms for compunction

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