Exception and Scruple

Exception

Exception noun - A feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent.
Usage example: I take strong exception to your assessment of his singing ability

Scruple and exception are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scruple" instead a noun "Exception".

Scruple

Scruple noun - A very small amount.

Exception and scruple are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Exception" instead a noun "Scruple".

Nearby Words: scrupulous, scrupled, scrupling
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