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scrupled

The word “scrupled” has 2 syllables: scru-pled

It's pronounced as /ˈskruːpəld/

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In the thesaurus, “scrupled” has 33 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

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Synonyms for scrupled

Antonyms for scrupled

Meanings of scrupled

  • verb
    1. To hesitate or be reluctant to act due to considerations of conscience or expedience.
    2. To excite scruples in; to cause to scruple.
    3. To regard with suspicion; to question.
    4. To question the truth of (a fact, etc.); to doubt; to hesitate to believe, to question.

Example Sentences

  • She scrupled at telling a lie to her friends.
  • He never scrupled to defend his beliefs.
  • The witness scrupled before signing the statement.
  • They scrupled about using unfair methods in business.
  • The judge scrupled to make a decision without enough evidence.

On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scrupled, such as: advanced, backed down, balanced, budged, considered, continued, dallied.

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