First step and Scruples

First step noun - The first of a series of actions.

Scruples and first step are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scruples" instead a noun phrase "First step".

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

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