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scruple vs question

question vs scruple

scruple and question both are nouns.

scruple and question both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scruple Yes No Yes No
question Yes No Yes No
As verbs, question is a hypernym of scruple; that is, question is a word with a broader meaning than scruple:
  • scruple: have doubts about
  • question: place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
Other hypernyms of scruple include wonder.
scruple (noun) question (noun)
an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
uneasiness about the fitness of an action (particularly for reasons of ethics, morals or propriety) an instance of questioning
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains the subject matter at issue
a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
an informal reference to a marriage proposal
scruple (verb) question (verb)
have doubts about pose a question
raise scruples challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
hesitate on moral grounds place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
pose a series of questions to
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
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