Definition of Demerit

1. Noun. A mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces. "Ten demerits and he loses his privileges"

Generic synonyms: Brand, Mark, Stain, Stigma

2. Noun. The quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection. "He knew his own faults much better than she did"
Exact synonyms: Fault
Generic synonyms: Worth
Antonyms: Merit

Definition of Demerit

1. n. That which one merits or deserves, either of good or ill; desert.

2. v. t. To deserve; -- said in reference to both praise and blame.

3. v. i. To deserve praise or blame.

Definition of Demerit

1. to lower in rank or status [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Demerit

dementis
dements
demerara
demeraran
demeraras
demerara rum
demerara sugar
demerge
demerged
demerger
demergered
demergering
demergers
demerges
demerging
demerit (current term)
demerited
demeriting
demerits
demerol
Demerol
demersal
demerse
demersed
demersed
demerses
demersing
demes
demesne
demesne

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