scruple

1. n. A weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram. Source: opted

2. n. Hence, a very small quantity; a particle. Source: opted

3. n. Hesitation as to action from the difficulty of determining what is right or expedient; unwillingness, doubt, or hesitation proceeding from motives of conscience. Source: opted

4. v. i. To be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience. Source: opted

5. v. t. To regard with suspicion; to hesitate at; to question. Source: opted

6. v. t. To excite scruples in; to cause to scruple. Source: opted

7. n. a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains Source: wordnet

8. n. uneasiness about the fitness of an action (particularly for reasons of ethics, morals or propriety) Source: wordnet

9. n. an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action Source: wordnet

10. v. hesitate on moral grounds Source: wordnet

11. v. raise scruples Source: wordnet

12. v. have doubts about Source: wordnet

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