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Compunction

Description:

Compunction is a noun that refers to a feeling of guilt, unease, or remorse for doing something wrong or causing harm to others. It can also mean a hesitation or doubt before acting, driven by ethical or moral considerations.

Senses and Usages:

1. Feeling of guilt or remorse:
   Example sentence: After cheating on the exam, Sarah experienced deep compunction and confessed to her teacher immediately.
2. Hesitation or doubt before acting for ethical reasons:
   Example sentence: The politician showed compunction when deciding whether to support the controversial bill.

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