scruple (211 synonym found)

Scruple has 211 synonyms. The top synonyms for scruple are ace, anxiety, apothecaries' unit, apprehension, awake a doubt, back down, balk, balk at and 203 more. Browse the full list below.


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What is a synonym for scruple?

A common synonym for scruple is ace. Other synonyms include anxiety, apothecaries' unit, apprehension, awake a doubt.

How many synonyms does scruple have?

Scruple has 211 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does scruple mean?

(n): a weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram; hence, a very small quantity; a particle Example: "I will not bate thee a scruple.


Definition of scruple:

(n) : a weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram; hence, a very small quantity; a particle
"I will not bate thee a scruple. Shak."
(v) : to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience; to regard with suspicion; to hesitate at; to question
"others long before them ... scrupled more the books of hereties than of gentiles. -Milton."
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Definition of scruple:

(n) : a weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram; hence, a very small quantity; a particle
"I will not bate thee a scruple. Shak."
(v) : to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience; to regard with suspicion; to hesitate at; to question
"others long before them ... scrupled more the books of hereties than of gentiles. -Milton."
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