Both Uses of
compunction
in
Bleak House
- It may be that he pursues her doggedly and steadily, with no touch of compunction, remorse, or pity.†
Chpt 28-30 *
- Has he so little pity or compunction?†
Chpt 34-36
Definition:
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(compunction) guilt for a misdeed; or a feeling that it would be wrong to do something