scruple

nouns

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains

scruple

is a part of

a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains

is a type of (narrower)

any weight unit used in pharmacy; an ounce is equal to 480 grains and a pound is equal to 12 ounces

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

misgiving, qualm, scruple

is derived from

an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action

scruple

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

a rule or standard especially of good behavior

"a man of principle"; "he will not violate his principles"

hesitate on moral grounds

"The man scrupled to perjure himself"

scruple

is a type of (narrower)

interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

"The speaker paused"

raise scruples

"He lied and did not even scruple about it"

scruple

is a type of (narrower)

worry unnecessarily or excessively

"don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now"

have doubts about

scruple

is a type of (narrower)

place in doubt or express doubtful speculation

"I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"