compunction (n)
remorse (n)
self-reproach (n)

n07536074

type n
lex_filenum 12
def a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
Outgoing links
Hypernym sorrow, regret, rue, ruefulness
Hyponym guilt, guilty conscience, guilt feelings, guilt trip; repentance, penitence, penance
Incoming links
Hyponym sorrow, regret, rue, ruefulness
Hypernym guilt, guilty conscience, guilt feelings, guilt trip; repentance, penitence, penance

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