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单词 compunction
释义 com·punc·tion
\kəmˈpəŋ(k)shən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English compunctioun, from Middle French componction, from Late Latin compunction-, compunctio, from Latin compunctus (past participle of compungere to prick hard, sting from com- + pungere to prick, sting) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at pungent
1.
 a. : anxiety of spirit arising from consciousness of sin : deep unease caused by knowledge of guilt
  < compunctions of conscience >
 b. : normal human regret, pity, or anxiety : remorse
  < he showed no compunction in planning devilish engines of military destruction — Havelock Ellis >
 c. : a twinge of uneasiness : scruple
  < cheating without compunction >
2. archaic : compassionate sorrow : pity
Synonyms: see penitence, scruple
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