| NOUN | communication | demerit | a mark against a person for misconduct or failure |
|---|---|---|---|
| attribute | demerit, fault | the quality of being inadequate / inadequate or falling ... / falling short of perfection / perfection |
| Sounds | diymeh'raht | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | abbot ... zealot / Zealot: 372 rhymes with aht... | |
| Meaning | A mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "ten demerits and he loses his privileges" | |
| Broader | mark, stigma, brand, stain | A symbol of disgrace or infamy / infamy |
| Spanish | demérito | |
| Catalan | demèrit | |
| Meaning | The quality of being inadequate / inadequate or falling ... / falling short of perfection / perfection. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "they discussed the merits and demerits of her novel" | |
| Synonym | fault | |
| Broader | worth | The quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful |
| Opposite | merit, virtue | Any admirable quality or attribute |
| Spanish | demérito | |
| Catalan | demèrit | |
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