Definition of scruple

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• scruple is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• scruple is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• scruple is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of scruple

• uneasiness about the fitness of an action (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. misgiving
  2. qualm
• an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action (noun)
• a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains (noun)
• have doubts about (verb)
• hesitate on moral grounds (verb)

  Examples

  1. The man scrupled to perjure himself
• raise scruples (verb)

  Examples

  1. He lied and did not even scruple about it

See definition of scruple in Merriam Webster