scruple

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Number of words: 1

uneasiness about the fitness of an action
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
hesitate on moral grounds
raise scruples
have doubts about
A weight of twenty grains
Hence, a very small quantity
Hesitation as to action from the difficulty of determining what is right or expedient
To be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience
To regard with suspicion
To excite scruples in

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