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scruple

Definition

noun: a feeling that prevents you from doing something that you think is wrong
noun: a minute part or quantity
verb: to be unwilling 'to do' something because you think it is improper, morally wrong, etc.
verb: to have 'scruples'
usually plural
synonyms: iota, particle, question

Examples

He did not 'scruple to lie' about it. [=he was willing to lie about it; lying about it did not bother him]
They seem to have no 'scruples' [='qualms'] about distorting the truth.
She acted without 'scruple'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

(..) They taught me that each man has a role to play. The same is true at court. I am the master of whisperers. My role is to be sly, obsequious and without scruples. I'm a good actor, my lord. Huh. Can you free me from this pit? I could. But will I? - No. (..)
2011 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Baelor Season: 1 Episode 9