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

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