scruple |
objection |
As nouns the difference between scruple and objection
is that
scruple is (obsolete) a weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram while
objection is the act of objecting.
As a verb scruple
is to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.
fluctuate |
scruple |
Related terms |
Fluctuate is a related term of scruple.
In lang=en terms the difference between fluctuate and scruple
is that
fluctuate is to cause to vary irregularly while
scruple is to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.
As verbs the difference between fluctuate and scruple
is that
fluctuate is to vary irregularly; to swing while
scruple is to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.
As a noun scruple is
(obsolete) a weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram.
suspense |
scruple |
Related terms |
Suspense is a related term of scruple.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between suspense and scruple
is that
suspense is (obsolete) expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt while
scruple is (obsolete) to doubt; to question; to hesitate to believe; to question the truth of (a fact, etc).
As nouns the difference between suspense and scruple
is that
suspense is the condition of being suspended; cessation for a time while
scruple is (obsolete) a weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram.
As an adjective suspense
is (obsolete) held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.
As a verb scruple is
to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.
scruple |
frivolous |
As a noun scruple
is (obsolete) a weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram.
As a verb scruple
is to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.
As an adjective frivolous is
silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner.
waver |
scruple |
Related terms |
Waver is a related term of scruple.
In lang=en terms the difference between waver and scruple
is that
waver is to be indecisive between choices; to feel or show doubt or indecision; to vacillate while
scruple is to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.
As verbs the difference between waver and scruple
is that
waver is to sway back and forth; to totter or reel while
scruple is to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.
As nouns the difference between waver and scruple
is that
waver is an act of wavering, vacillating, etc while
scruple is (obsolete) a weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram.
hesitation |
scruple |
Related terms |
Hesitation is a related term of scruple.
As nouns the difference between hesitation and scruple
is that
hesitation is hesitation while
scruple is (obsolete) a weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram.
As a verb scruple is
to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.
scruple |
perplexity |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between scruple and perplexity
is that
scruple is a weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram while
perplexity is the state or quality of being perplexed; puzzled or confused.
As a verb scruple
is to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.
indecision |
scruple |
Related terms |
Indecision is a related term of scruple.
As nouns the difference between indecision and scruple
is that
indecision is indecision, quandary while
scruple is (obsolete) a weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram.
As a verb scruple is
to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.
uncertainty |
scruple |
Related terms |
Uncertainty is a related term of scruple.
As nouns the difference between uncertainty and scruple
is that
uncertainty is (uncountable) doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction while
scruple is (obsolete) a weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram.
As a verb scruple is
to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.
scruple |
protest |
Related terms |
Scruple is a related term of protest.
As nouns the difference between scruple and protest
is that
scruple is (obsolete) a weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram while
protest is protest.
As a verb scruple
is to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.
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