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 scruple scruple /ˈskruːpəl/

noun

  1. An ethical or moral principle that inhibits action  ( scruple )
    an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
  2. Uneasiness about the fitness of an action  ( scruple , qualm , misgiving )
    uneasiness about the fitness of an action
      Despite his success, he couldn't shake off the nagging misgiving that something was missing.
    Despite his success, he couldn't shake off the nagging misgiving that something was missing.
  3. A unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains  ( scruple )
    a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains

verb

  1. Have doubts about  ( scruple )
    have doubts about
  2. Raise scruples  ( scruple )
    raise scruples
     He lied and did not even scruple about it
    He lied and did not even scruple about it
  3. Hesitate on moral grounds  ( scruple )
    hesitate on moral grounds
     The man scrupled to perjure himself
    The man scrupled to perjure himself