What does "escrúpulo" mean in English?

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Spanish

escrúpulo

English

scruple

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Alternative translations of "escrúpulo"

qualm
compunction
misgiving

Examples of how to use "escrúpulo" in Spanish

Spanish
Actuó sin ningún escrúpulo.
English
He acted without any scruples.
Spanish
Aceptó el dinero sin escrúpulo alguno.
English
He accepted the money without any scruples.
Spanish
Me habló con escrúpulo y sinceridad.
English
He spoke to me with scruples and sincerity.
Spanish
Obró sin el menor escrúpulo.
English
He acted without the slightest scruple.
Spanish
Su escrúpulo frenó la decisión final.
English
His scruples held back the final decision.

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Actuó sin ningún escrúpulo.

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