Scruples and Trepidation

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

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

Trepidation noun - The emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger.

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Scruples and trepidation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Scruples" instead a noun "Trepidation".

little scruples

little trepidation

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