Scruple — synonyms, definition

1. scruple (Noun)

compunction conscience demur demurral dilemma disinclination doubt hesitancy hesitation misgiving objection perplexity qualm quandary rejection reluctance remorse restraint scepticism suspense • • •

scruple (Noun) — A unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains.

scruple (Noun) — Uneasiness about the fitness of an action.

scruple (Noun) — An ethical or moral principle that inhibits action.

anxiety apothecaries' unit apothecaries' weight principle grain drachm drachma dram

2. scruple (Verb)

doubt falter hesitate ponder query stagger stick stickle vacillate waver

scruple (Verb) — Hesitate on moral grounds. ex. "The man scrupled to perjure himself"

scruple (Verb) — Raise scruples. ex. "He lied and did not even scruple about it"

scruple (Verb) — Have doubts about.

fret fuss hesitate niggle pause question wonder