overcome scruples

Frequency: 3.20.9 per million words

To set aside or ignore one's moral concerns in order to do something.

scruplesVERB + NOUN

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overcome

Examples (10)

  • Some persuasion would be required to overcome her scruples.
  • He had to overcome his scruples to accept the unethical deal.
  • Despite her initial hesitation, she managed to overcome her scruples and speak her mind.
  • It's difficult to overcome one's scruples when faced with such a moral dilemma.
  • The politician was willing to overcome any scruples to gain power.
  • She felt she couldn't overcome her scruples and compromise her values.
  • Having overcome his scruples, he proceeded with the controversial plan.
  • To succeed in that environment, one often needs to overcome their scruples.
  • Will he be able to overcome his scruples and make the tough decision?
  • The company's leader had no problem overcoming his scruples for profit.