Scruple Definition
scruple
noun
- a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
- uneasiness about the fitness of an action
- an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
verb
- hesitate on moral grounds; "The man scrupled to perjure himself"
- raise scruples; "He lied and did not even scruple about it"
- have doubts about
Words that rhyme with scruple
Usage tips for "scruple"
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