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scruple n. a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
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scruple v. hesitate on moral grounds; "The man scrupled to perjure himself"
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scruple n. [
qualm, misgiving] uneasiness about the fitness of an action
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scruple v. raise scruples; "He lied and did not even scruple about it"
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scruple n. an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
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