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scruple

noun

/ˈskruːpəl/

Meaning

A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.

He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.

without scruple

conscience, hesitation, doubt, reservation, principle

shamelessness, dishonor

moral scruples, religious scruples, without scruple

The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified who...

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating

A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.

A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.

a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citi...