Synonyms: scruple
Definition: an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
Similar words: principle
Definition: a rule or standard especially of good behavior
Usage: a man of principle; he will not violate his principles
Synonyms: scruple, qualm, misgiving
Definition: uneasiness about the fitness of an action
Similar words: anxiety
Definition: a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune
Synonyms: scruple
Definition: a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
Similar words: apothecaries' unit, apothecaries' weight
Definition: any weight unit used in pharmacy; an ounce is equal to 480 grains and a pound is equal to 12 ounces
Synonyms: scruple
Definition: have doubts about
Similar words: question, wonder
Definition: place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
Usage: I wonder whether this was the right thing to do; she wondered whether it would snow tonight
Synonyms: scruple
Definition: raise scruples
Usage: He lied and did not even scruple about it
Similar words: niggle, fret, fuss
Definition: worry unnecessarily or excessively
Usage: don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now
Synonyms: scruple
Definition: hesitate on moral grounds
Usage: The man scrupled to perjure himself
Similar words: pause, hesitate
Definition: interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
Usage: The speaker paused