Main entry: scruple
Definition: an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
Main entry: scruple, qualm, misgiving
Definition: uneasiness about the fitness of an action
Main entry: scruple
Definition: a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
Main entry: scruple
Definition: have doubts about
Main entry: scruple
Definition: raise scruples
Usage: He lied and did not even scruple about it
Main entry: scruple
Definition: hesitate on moral grounds
Usage: The man scrupled to perjure himself