scruple
definition: an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
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speech part: noun
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definition: uneasiness about the fitness of an action
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speech part: noun
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misgiving
definition: a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
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speech part: noun
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definition: have doubts about
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speech part: verb
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definition: raise scruples
example: I lied and did not even scruple about it.
speech part: verb
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definition: hesitate on moral grounds
example: The defendant scrupled to perjure themself.
speech part: verb
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