Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of guilt or unease about doing something; a pang or twinge of conscience

“Her compunction about lying prevented her from continuing the deception.”

2. noun

a feeling of anxiety or apprehension about taking a particular action

“He had a compunction about quitting his job, but the stress was unbearable.”

3. verb

to feel or express regret or guilt about something

“She compuncted about her decision to break up with him.”