squeamn.
rare.
A qualm or scruple (of conscience).
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the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > [noun] > scruple of conscience
scriplea1382
grutchingc1450
grudge1483
scruple1526
scrupulosity?a1562
qualm1617
mote1619
alarm bella1629
squeam1798
1798 Geraldina II. 240 Do not let any squeams of conscience prevent your attentions.
1888 Interior (Chicago) 5 Apr. Without squeam or apology,..the mutual bearings of truths are to be..unshrinkingly maintained.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1915; most recently modified version published online March 2018).
† squeamv.
Obsolete. rare.
intransitive. To turn sick or squeamish.
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the mind > emotion > hatred > dislike > disgust > be disgusted [verb (intransitive)]
reluct1547
squeam1575
revolt1725
the world > health and disease > ill health > a disease > disorders of internal organs > digestive disorders > have digestive disorder [verb (intransitive)] > of person: feel nausea
wamble13..
flatec1400
qualm1565
squeam1575
sickena1616
nauseate1625
1575 G. Gascoigne Noble Arte Venerie lxxiv. f. 204 And as for gaines, men diue in euery streame, All frawdes be fishe, their stomachs neuer squeame.
1765 C. Smart Phædrus iv. vi This threat is to the fools, that squeam At every thing of good esteem.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1915; most recently modified version published online September 2018).
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