scruple
US /ˈskruː.pəl/
UK /ˈskruː.pəl/
1.
scrupule, hésitation
a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action
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He had no scruples about cheating on the test.
Il n'avait aucun scrupule à tricher à l'examen.
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She overcame her scruples and told him the truth.
Elle a surmonté ses scrupules et lui a dit la vérité.
1.
hésiter, avoir des scrupules
to hesitate or be reluctant to do something that one considers wrong
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He didn't scruple to use dishonest methods to achieve his goals.
Il n'a pas hésité à utiliser des méthodes malhonnêtes pour atteindre ses objectifs.
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She would never scruple to tell a lie if it meant protecting her family.
Elle ne scrupulerait jamais à mentir si cela signifiait protéger sa famille.