Word Information

Scruple

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Definitions for Scruple

noun
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
noun
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
Synonyms
noun
an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
verb
hesitate on moral grounds
Examples
  1. The man scrupled to perjure himself
verb
raise scruples
Examples
  1. He lied and did not even scruple about it
verb
have doubts about

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