Compunction and Disquiet

Compunction

Compunction noun - An uneasy feeling about the rightness of what one is doing or going to do.

Disquiet and compunction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Disquiet" instead a noun "Compunction".

Disquiet

Disquiet noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.
Usage example: was filled with disquiet as the hours passed without any sign of the missing children

Compunction and disquiet are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compunction" instead a noun "Disquiet".

Nearby Words: disquieted, disquieting
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