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Nouns (5)

n. an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action

n. a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains

n. uneasiness about the fitness of an action

Verbs (3)

v. raise scruples; "He lied and did not even scruple about it"

v. hesitate on moral grounds; "The man scrupled to perjure himself"

v. have doubts about

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Fuzzynyms (20)

n. a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

n. fearful expectation or anticipation; "the student looked around the examination room with apprehension"

n. fear resulting from the awareness of danger

n. a sudden sharp feeling; "pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab of excitement"; "twinges of conscience"

n. embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you

v. refuse to comply

v. enter a demurrer

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