scruple
/ˈskruːpəl/
noun
- A feeling of doubt or hesitation about whether something is morally right.
- The politician acted without scruple, ignoring the harm he caused.
- He had no scruple about lying to get the job.
- She felt a scruple before taking the last piece of cake.
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verb
- To hesitate or feel doubt about doing something because of moral concerns.
- They never scruple to break the rules if it benefits them.
- She scrupled to accept the gift, knowing it was too expensive.
- He did not scruple to cheat on the test.