Scruple Mnemonic

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scruple

scruple

/ˈskɹuːpəl/

Examples

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains

noun

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

noun

an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action

noun

hesitate on moral grounds

verb

raise scruples

verb

have doubts about

verb
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"Screw + Apple. He hesitates to screw the apple because he's unsure."

"Screw + Apple. He hesitates to screw the apple, doubting if it's right."

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