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Definitions compunction noun  a pricking of conscience, a slight regret He pulled the trigger without compunction. Etymology: From Middle English, from Old French, derived from Late Latin, compunctionem (a pricking), from Latin compunctus, the past participle of compungere (to severely prick), from com- + pungere (to prick). Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for compunction for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.      Full Definition of compunction  Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550100250500 results per page. Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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