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    scruple
    /ˈskruːpl/

    noun

    • 1. a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action: "I had no scruples about eavesdropping"
    • 2. a unit of weight equal to 20 grains, used by apothecaries: historical "give, daily, one scruple of sulphate of quinine"

    verb

    • 1. hesitate or be reluctant to do something that one thinks may be wrong: "she doesn't scruple to ask her parents for money"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSCRUPLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Scruple is a noun or verb that means a feeling or belief about what is right or wrong. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › scrupleScruple Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Scruple can mean a unit of weight, a tiny part or quantity, or a moral principle that inhibits action. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and related words of scruple from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySCRUPLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Scruple is a noun or verb that means a feeling or belief about what is right or wrong. Learn how to use it in sentences, how to pronounce it and see translations in different languages.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › scrupleSCRUPLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    a moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force or inhibits certain actions. Synonyms: restraint, compunction, qualm. a very small portion or amount. a unit of weight equal to 20 grains (1.295 grams) or 1/3 of a dram, apothecaries' weight.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › scrupleScruple - definition of scruple by The Free Dictionary

    Scruple can mean a moral doubt, a small amount, or a unit of weight. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of this word from various dictionaries and sources.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSCRUPLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Scruple is a noun that means a moral principle or belief that prevents you from doing something wrong. It can also mean a small amount or unit of weight, or a feeling of doubt or hesitation. See the origin, pronunciation, and usage of scruple in different contexts.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › scrupleScruple - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Your scruples are what keep you from doing things you consider to be morally or ethically wrong. Your scruples won't allow you to cheat on a test, or steal from your brother's Halloween candy stash.