A moral doubt or misgiving; = scruple, n.2 1. In later use only in to make (no) scriple of conscience, to make no scriple: to have (no)…
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| 释义 | the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > [noun] > scruple of conscience (9) scriplea1382 A moral doubt or misgiving; = scruple, n.2 1. In later use only in to make (no) scriple of conscience, to make no scriple: to have (no)… grutchingc1450 Of the conscience. rare. grudge1483 ‘Murmuring’ of the conscience; uneasiness or disturbance of mind; scruple, doubt, misgiving. Also, an instance of this. Obsolete. scruple1526 A thought or circumstance that troubles the mind or conscience; a doubt, uncertainty or hesitation in regard to right and wrong, duty, propriety… scrupulosity?a1562 An instance of this; †a scruple. qualm1617 A scruple of conscience; a pang of guilt; a doubt, esp. as to the rightness of one's actions. mote1619 Scottish. A scruple. Chiefly in to make no motes of. Obsolete. alarm bella1629 In figurative contexts: an inner feeling, pang of conscience, etc., which signals one's doubts, suspicions, or concerns about a course of action, a… squeam1798 A qualm or scruple (of conscience). |
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