compunction
Worda feeling of guilt or regret about doing something wrong
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a feeling of guilt or regret about doing something wrong
to put someone in prison
to offer something formally or in a careful way
a decorative cloth used to cover an altar or lectern
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
a person who looks very much like someone else
too confident in a way that is rude or not appropriate
leaving no doubt; very clear and definite
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
a foolish or easily fooled person
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
by ten times as much
physical or mental effort
to suggest an idea or explanation as a starting point
to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence
behaving in a way that shows you expect more honesty or goodness from others than from yourself
to get money, information, or something else by threats or force
more able or skilled than someone or something else
to officially take and use something, especially property or supplies, for a particular purpose
a stroke made in billiards by striking the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically, so that it glances off another ball and changes direction
the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle
showing disrespect or contempt
to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence
open to discussion; debatable
to express something in a particular way
used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval
having false beliefs that are not based in reality
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a long-running bitter feud or revenge between people or families
great happiness or pleasure
to make a room, building, or piece of furniture look new again by repairing and updating it
to breathe heavily and noisily, often because you are tired or annoyed
to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction
affecting an entire system, not just one part
moving with quick, light jumps
to join together to defend yourself against criticism or an attack
to hit something quickly with your hand
something used to trick or attract someone or something
money paid to shareholders from a company's profits
a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy
in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain
a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance
a moving staircase that carries people between floors
to keep talking for a long time in a boring or annoying way
to keep deceiving someone or leading them on with false hopes
to do your best and put a lot of energy into something
to indicate or suggest something
to enter a situation in a sudden, forceful, and aggressive way
a large brown insect that often lives in warm, damp places and is hard to get rid of
to resign from an important job or public position
the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more
the act of stopping or controlling something, especially forcefully or by authority
to lead a group, team, or project
deeply involved in a difficult or troublesome situation
the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime
a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you
a company that exists only on paper and has little or no real business activity
very surprising and seeming impossible in a good way
proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened
a pleasant change from your usual surroundings or routine
to disappear suddenly or completely
to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking
far away; at a great distance
a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police
used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof
a group of wild boars
to give someone a reason or desire to do something
something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult
to become successful and make good progress
the local office that handles police work in a town or city
to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away
to let a property, vehicle, or equipment be used by someone in return for payment
to tell someone about an idea or plan so they can give their opinion
a person who is well known to the public, especially in media or politics
in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble
to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly
a wreath made from laurel leaves, used as a sign of victory or honor
a loose piece of clothing worn over the shoulders, like a cloak
a detailed plan for building something
a short trip taken for fun or to do something enjoyable
deserving praise, help, or respect
to persuade someone not to do something
a person who is running away or hiding, especially from the police or from danger
used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance
to check or read something quickly
causing strong emotional pain or shock
people who have little money or wealth
to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped
as; in the same way that
showing strong feelings of love, sadness, or tenderness
having a collar
past tense and past participle of bed
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing
a long weapon with a pointed metal tip, used for thrusting
in your mind or feelings, rather than in a way that others can see
a medical examination of a body after death to find the cause of death
a bright red color with a slight orange tint
careful and not willing to show your thoughts or feelings