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Noun
S:
(n)
scruple
(a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains)
S:
(n)
scruple
,
qualm
,
misgiving
(uneasiness about the fitness of an action)
S:
(n)
scruple
(an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action)
Verb
S:
(v)
scruple
(hesitate on moral grounds)
"The man scrupled to perjure himself"
S:
(v)
scruple
(raise scruples)
"He lied and did not even scruple about it"
S:
(v)
scruple
(have doubts about)