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compunction

Translations

compunctionnoun
compunctions
pl
scrupuleAu singulier, surtout dans l’expression d’un scrupule moral qui empêche d’agir.
He felt a sudden compunction about lying to his friend.
Il éprouva soudain un scrupule à propos du mensonge fait à son ami.
Additional translations
remordsQuand l’idée de regret ou de culpabilité est plus forte que celle de scrupule.
Synonyms
remorse
penitence
qualm
scruple
contrition
regret
guilt

Definitions

compunctionnoun
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
He felt a sudden compunction about lying to his friend.
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