Found 3 items, similar to Scrupling.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: scruple keberatan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: scruple scruple n 1: a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains 2: uneasiness about the fitness of an action [syn: qualm, misgiving] 3: an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action scruple v 1: hesitate on moral grounds; “The man scrupled to perjure himself” 2: raise scruples; “He lied and did not even scruple about it” 3: have doubts about
English → English (gcide) Definition: Scrupling Scruple \Scru"ple\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Scrupled; p. pr. & vb. n. Scrupling.] To be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience. [1913 Webster] We are often over-precise, scrupling to say or do those things which lawfully we may. --Fuller. [1913 Webster] Men scruple at the lawfulness of a set form of divine worship. --South. [1913 Webster]