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scruple

nounverb 7 letters Scrabble 11 WWF 15
Definitions
noun

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

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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