Both Uses of
scruples
in
Macbeth
- Fears and scruples shake us: In the great hand of God I stand; and thence, Against the undivulg'd pretense I fight Of treasonous malice.†
Scene 2.1 *
- Macduff, this noble passion, Child of integrity, hath from my soul Wiped the black scruples, reconcil'd my thoughts To thy good truth and honour.†
Scene 4.3
Definition:
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(scruples) ethical or moral principles that discourage certain kinds of action