| Front | scruple |
|---|---|
| Back | noun, verbBrE /ˈskruːpl/NAmE /ˈskruːpl/noun [countable, usually plural, uncountable]a feeling that prevents you from doing sth that you think may be morally wrong I overcame my moral scruples. He had no scruples about spying on her. She is totally without scruple. verb [intransitive] not scruple to do sth (formal)to be willing to do sth even if it might be wrong or immoral |
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