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