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Meaning of ‘scruple’
6 definitions found.
an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
Synonyms: misgiving
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
have doubts about
raise scruples
Example: "I lied and did not even scruple about it."
hesitate on moral grounds
Example: "The defendant scrupled to perjure themself."
Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University
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