scruple
noun
- 1
an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
- 2
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
- 3
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
verb
- 1
have doubts about
- 2
raise scruples
He lied and did not even scruple about it
- 3
hesitate on moral grounds
The man scrupled to perjure himself
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