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Word entry · 7 letters

scruple

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"Moral hesitation"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ˈskɹuːpəl/Part of speech verb, nounSorted celprsuStarts with SEnds with E1 clues
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Definitions

  1. have doubts about

Used in a sentence

  • [U]ntil the Commonwealth [of England] torture was constantly used as an instrument of evidence in the investigation of offences, whether municipal or political, without scruple, and without question as to its legality.
  • Ricky, I'm going to miss you. Apparently you're the only one in Casablanca with less scruples than I.
  • The Oyle ſerueth in many operations, and ſpecially in all colde diſeaſes, if they be inwardly, give thereof euerye morning one ſcruple to drinke, and if they be outward annoynt.

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