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