compunctio
Pronunciation: [kɔmˈpuːŋk.ti.oː]
“compunctio” is a Latin word. Its 3 meanings in English:
noun
- puncture
- prick (e.g. of conscience)
- remorse
Etymology
From compungō + -tiō.
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