Difference between Compunction and Remorse

What is the difference between Compunction and Remorse?

Compunction as a noun is a pricking of conscience, a slight regret while Remorse as a noun is a feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.

Compunction

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a pricking of conscience, a slight regret

Remorse

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.Sorrow; pity; compassion.

Example sentence: There is no refuge from memory and remorse in this world. The spirits of our foolish deeds haunt us, with or without repentance.

We hope you now know whether to use Compunction or Remorse in your sentence.

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