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1. A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad
2. A pricking of the conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting
1. Despite his tough exterior, Batman felt a deep compunction for not being able to save every citizen of Gotham.
2. Shinchan showed no compunction about eating the last piece of cake, even though he knew his sister wanted it.
3. Iron Man, faced with the destruction caused by his weapons, felt such compunction that he reformed his company's policies.
4. Doraemon sometimes feels a slight compunction for helping Nobita with gadgets, worrying they make him too dependent.