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Detailed Synonyms for scruples in English
scruples:
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the scruples
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the scruples
– motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions 1the conscience; the scruples; the moral sense; the sense of right and wrong– motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions 1
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scruple:
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the scruple
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the scruple
– an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action 1 -
the scruple
– uneasiness about the fitness of an action 1 -
the scruple
– a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains 1
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scruple
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scruple
– raise scruples 1 -
scruple
– hesitate on moral grounds 1