Backbone and Scruples

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Backbone noun - A column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal.

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Scruples and backbone are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scruples" instead a noun "Backbone".

Nearby Word: backboned

Scruples noun - Motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions.

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Backbone and scruples are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backbone" instead a noun "Scruples".

little	little backbone	little scruples
moral	moral backbone	moral scruples

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