scruple vs niggle
niggle vs scruplescruple is a noun but niggle is not a noun.
scruple and niggle both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| scruple | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| niggle | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
niggle is a hypernym of
scruple; that is, niggle is a
word with a broader meaning than scruple:
- scruple: raise scruples
- niggle: worry unnecessarily or excessively
| scruple (noun) | niggle (noun) |
|---|---|
| an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action | |
| uneasiness about the fitness of an action (particularly for reasons of ethics, morals or propriety) | |
| a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains |
| scruple (verb) | niggle (verb) |
|---|---|
| have doubts about | argue over petty things |
| raise scruples | worry unnecessarily or excessively |
| hesitate on moral grounds |
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