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Quick definitions from WordNet (demerit)
▸ noun: the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection ("They discussed the merits and demerits of her novel")
▸ noun: a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces ("Ten demerits and he loses his privileges")
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▸ noun: the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection ("They discussed the merits and demerits of her novel")
▸ noun: a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces ("Ten demerits and he loses his privileges")
▸ Also see demerits
▸ Word origin
▸ Words similar to demerit
▸ Usage examples for demerit
▸ Idioms related to demerit (New!)
▸ Popular adjectives describing demerit
▸ Words that often appear near demerit
▸ Rhymes of demerit
▸ Invented words related to demerit