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compunction in French

compunction in French is componction, remords, scrupule — compunction means a pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.

compunction in French

componction
noun
A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.
remords
noun
A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.
scrupule
noun
A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.

What does "compunction" mean?

  1. noun A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.
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What is "compunction" in French?

"compunction" in French is componction, remords, scrupule. compunction means: A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.

Are there other ways to say "compunction" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "compunction": componction, remords, scrupule.

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