Meaning & Definition of Scruple in English
English⟶
Scruple
/skrupəl/
noun
1. A unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
synonym:
- scruple
2. Uneasiness about the fitness of an action
synonym:
- scruple,
- qualm,
- misgiving
3. An ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
synonym:
- scruple
verb
1. Hesitate on moral grounds
- "The man scrupled to perjure himself"
synonym:
- scruple
2. Raise scruples
- "He lied and did not even scruple about it"
synonym:
- scruple
3. Have doubts about
synonym:
- scruple