- not scruple to do something
- formal
to not have any moral worries about doing something bad
He did not scruple to state his views bluntly.
English dictionary. 2014.
not scruple to do something
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not scruple to do something — formal phrase to not have any moral worries about doing something bad He did not scruple to state his views bluntly. Thesaurus: to do something wrong, or to be badsynonym Main entry: scruple … Useful english dictionary
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scruple — 1 noun (countable usually plural) a belief about right and wrong that prevents you from doing something bad: Atkins was a ruthless man with few moral scruples. | without scruple (=without caring about the effects your actions may have on other… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
scruple — scru|ple1 [ˈskru:pəl] n [C usually plural, U] [Date: 1400 1500; : Old French; Origin: scrupule, from Latin scrupulus small sharp stone, cause of mental discomfort , from scrupus sharp stone ] a belief about what is right and wrong that prevents… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Scruple — • An unfounded apprehension and consequently unwarranted fear that something is a sin which, as a matter of fact, is not Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Scruple Scruple … Catholic encyclopedia
scruple — 1. noun /ˈskɹuː.pəl/ Hesitation as to action from the difficulty of determining what is right or expedient; unwillingness, doubt, or hesitation proceeding from motives of conscience; to consider if something is ethical. Paroles: I have not, my… … Wiktionary
demur — vb Demur, scruple, balk, jib, shy, boggle, stick, stickle, strain are comparable when they mean to hesitate or show reluctance because of difficulties in the way. One demurs to or at something when one raises objections to it, casts doubt upon it … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Luther, Martin — • Leader of the great religious revolt of the sixteenth century in Germany; born at Eisleben, 10 November, 1483; died at Eisleben, 18 February, 1546 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Luther, Martin … Catholic encyclopedia
Luther — Martin Luther † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Martin Luther Leader of the great religious revolt of the sixteenth century in Germany; born at Eisleben, 10 November, 1483; died at Eisleben, 18 February, 1546. His father, Hans, was a… … Catholic encyclopedia
