Scruple: English to English |
Scruple (n.) A weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram. |
Scruple (n.) Hence, a very small quantity; a particle. |
Scruple (n.) Hesitation as to action from the difficulty of determining what is right or expedient; unwillingness, doubt, or hesitation proceeding from motives of conscience. |
Scruple (v. i.) To be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience. |
Scruple (v. t.) To excite scruples in; to cause to scruple. |
Scruple (v. t.) To regard with suspicion; to hesitate at; to question. |