wroeging — meaning in English
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English meaning
- compunction noun A brief pang of guilt or mild regret about something you have done.
- contrition noun Deep and sincere regret for having done something wrong.
- qualm noun A feeling of worry, doubt or fear.
Senses
wroeging is used for these senses in English:
- compunction A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.
- contrition The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
- qualm (now, negative polarity) A prick of the conscience; a moral scruple, a pang of guilt. [from 17th c.]
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