1. (noun)scruple a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains Synonyms: qualm, misgiving
2. (noun)scruple, qualm, misgiving uneasiness about the fitness of an action Synonyms: apprehension, mistrust, misgiving, suspicion, qualm, distrust, scruple, squeamishness, queasiness
3. (verb)scruple an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action Synonyms: qualm, misgiving
4. (verb)scruple hesitate on moral grounds
5. (verb)scruple raise scruples
6. (verb)scruple have doubts about
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'scruple'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. scruple Doubt is a lack of conviction that may refer either to matters of belief or to matters of practise. As regards belief, while doubt is lack of conviction, disbelief is conviction, to the contrar Synonyms: doubt, disbelief, incredulity, perplexity, suspense, distrust, indecision, question, suspicion, hesitancy, irresolution, scruple, unbelief, hesitation, misgiving, skepticism, uncertainty Antonyms: assurance, certainty, conviction, determination, resolution, belief, confidence, decision, persuasion, resolve
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