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)