scruple

Noun
  1. A unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains (synset 113744165)
    is a type of: apothecaries' unit, apothecaries' weight - any weight unit used in pharmacy; an ounce is equal to 480 grains and a pound is equal to 12 ounces
    has: grain - 1/60 dram; equals an avoirdupois grain or 64.799 milligrams
    is a part of: drachm, drachma, dram - a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains
  2. Uneasiness about the fitness of an action (synset 107540794)
    is a type of: anxiety - a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune
    same as: misgiving, qualm
  3. An ethical or moral principle that inhibits action (synset 105966604)
    is a type of: principle - a rule or standard especially of good behavior
Verb
  1. Hesitate on moral grounds (synset 202647382)
    "The man scrupled to perjure himself"
    is a type of: hesitate, pause - interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
  2. Raise scruples (synset 201798206)
    "He lied and did not even scruple about it"
    is a type of: fret, fuss, niggle - worry unnecessarily or excessively
  3. Have doubts about (synset 200927343)
    is a type of: question, wonder - place in doubt or express doubtful speculation

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