Synonyms & related words for compunction

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of compunction — including remorse, contrition, scruple, regret, repentance, qualm. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to compunction

Explore words related to compunction — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include compunctious, remorsefully, remorseful, penitence, remorsefulness, remorselessness, repenting, guilt. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for compunction

Common synonyms for compunction include remorse, contrition, scruple, regret, repentance, qualm, contriteness, penitently — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does compunction come from?

The word compunction breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root punct-, from Latin pungo (“prick, point”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.