compunction
How many syllables in compunction?
There are 3 syllables in the word compunction.How to pronounce compunction:
Synonyms for compunction:
conscience
contrition
distrust
doubt
guilt
guilt feelings
guilt trip
guilty conscience
misgiving
objection
penance
penitence
qualm
question
regret
reluctance
remorse
repentance
rue
ruefulness
scruple
scruples
self-reproach
skepticism
sorrow
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Antonyms for compunction:
advantage
anger
apathy
blessing
brutality
cheer
coldheartedness
cruelty
defiance
disdain
disfavor
disfavour
fury
good fortune
happiness
hard-heartedness
harshness
hatred
indifference
inhumanity
inhumanness
joy
malevolence
meanness
mercilessness
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Syllable Fun Fact
The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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