scruples
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Is scruples a Scrabble word?
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What is the meaning of scruples?
Definition
noun (English)
1. motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actionsSynonyms: conscience, moral sense, scruples, sense of right and wrong
2. a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grainsSynonyms: scruple
3. uneasiness about the fitness of an actionSynonyms: misgiving, qualm, scruple
4. an ethical or moral principle that inhibits actionSynonyms: scruple
verb (English)
1. hesitate on moral groundsExamples: "The man scrupled to perjure himself"Synonyms: scruple
2. raise scruplesExamples: "He lied and did not even scruple about it"Synonyms: scruple
3. have doubts aboutSynonyms: scruple
Definition source: Wiktionary