Definition of Compunctions

1. Noun. (plural of compunction) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Compunctions

1. compunction [n] - See also: compunction

Lexicographical Neighbors of Compunctions

compulsive personality disorder
compulsively
compulsiveness
compulsives
compulsivities
compulsivity
compulsories
compulsorily
compulsoriness
compulsory
compulsory process
compulsory purchase
compunct
compunction
compunctionless
compunctions (current term)
compunctious
compunctiously
compunctive
compunctuous
compurgation
compurgations
compurgator
compurgatorial
compurgators
computabilities
computability
computability logic
computability theory
computable

Literary usage of Compunctions

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. In a New Century by Edward Sandford Martin (1908)
"PROCLIVITIES AND compunctions TOMLINSON used to say he had all the ... He expressed a sense of obligation to his compunctions for keeping him out of jail ..."

2. Gesta Romanorum, Or, Entertaining Moral Stories: Invented by the Monks as a by Charles Swan (1824)
"TALE OF THE compunctions OF A FAITHFUL MIND. A CERTAIN king had a beautiful and wise daughter, whom he was desirous of marrying. ..."

3. Newer Ideals of Peace by Jane ( Addams (1907)
"In the curious period of accommodation in which we live, it is possible for old habits and new compunctions to be equally powerful, and it is almost a ..."

4. John's Alive: Or, The Bride of a Ghost, and Other Sketches by Joseph Jones, May A. Thompson Wade (1883)
"John's compunctions of conscience—The announcement in the papers— Wavers in his purpose—Conflicting emotions—Attends his own funeral—Makes many interesting ..."

5. Journal of the Life, Travels and Gospel Labors of Thomas Arnett by Thomas Arnett (1884)
"... and the doctrines of the eternal and glorious gospel convincingly and availing!? went forth to the melting of many into tears and compunctions. ..."

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