HyperDic: demerit

English > 2 senses of the word demerit:
NOUNcommunicationdemerita mark against a person for misconduct or failure
attributedemerit, faultthe quality of being inadequate / inadequate or falling ... / falling short of perfection / perfection
demerit > pronunciation
Soundsdiymeh'raht
Rhymesabbot ... zealot / Zealot: 372 rhymes with aht...
English > demerit: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningA mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces.
Example"ten demerits and he loses his privileges"
Broadermark, stigma, brand, stainA symbol of disgrace or infamy / infamy
Spanishdemérito
Catalandemèrit
English > demerit: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe quality of being inadequate / inadequate or falling ... / falling short of perfection / perfection.
Example"they discussed the merits and demerits of her novel"
Synonymfault
BroaderworthThe quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful
Oppositemerit, virtueAny admirable quality or attribute
Spanishdemérito
Catalandemèrit

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