scruple
/skrˈupʌl/
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Definitions
Noun
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
Noun
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
Noun
an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
Verb
hesitate on moral grounds; "The man scrupled to perjure himself"
Verb
raise scruples; "He lied and did not even scruple about it"
Verb
have doubts about