noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of scruple form-of, plural
2. 2
   motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of scruple form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

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Antonyms

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actcomplyconsentindifference

Example

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"He has no scruples about lying."