scruple

/skɹˈupəl/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
2. uneasiness about the fitness of an action
3. an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action

verb

1. hesitate on moral grounds
   “The man scrupled to perjure himself”
2. raise scruples
   “He lied and did not even scruple about it”
3. have doubts about

Synonyms for scruple

• qualm
• misgiving

Words that rhyme with scruple

• quadruple
• pupil
• goupil
• knueppel
• ruple