compunction vs regret
regret vs compunctioncompunction and regret both are nouns.
compunction is not a verb while regret is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| compunction | Yes | No | No | No |
| regret | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
regret is a hypernym of
compunction; that is, regret is a
word with a broader meaning than compunction:
- compunction: a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
- regret: sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
| compunction (noun) | regret (noun) |
|---|---|
| a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) | sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment |
| compunction (verb) | regret (verb) |
|---|---|
| decline formally or politely | |
| express with regret | |
| feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about | |
| feel sad about the loss or absence of |
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