In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between scruple and demur
is that
scruple is (obsolete) to doubt; to question; to hesitate to believe; to question the truth of (a fact, etc) while
demur is (obsolete) to cause delay to; to put off.
In lang=en terms the difference between scruple and demur
is that
scruple is to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience while
demur is to scruple or object; to take exception; to oppose; to balk.
As nouns the difference between scruple and demur
is that
scruple is (obsolete) a weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram while
demur is stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.
As verbs the difference between scruple and demur
is that
scruple is to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience while
demur is (obsolete) to linger; to stay; to tarry.