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英英字典: scruple


KK Pronunciation

〔 ˋskrupL 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˊskruːpl 〕


Overview of noun scruple

The noun scruple has 3 senses


  • scruple -- (a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains)

  • scruple, qualm, misgiving -- (uneasiness about the fitness of an action)

  • scruple -- (an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action)


Overview of verb scruple

The verb scruple has 3 senses


  • scruple -- (hesitate on moral grounds; "The man scrupled to perjure himself")

  • scruple -- (raise scruples; "He lied and did not even scruple about it")

  • scruple -- (have doubts about)

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