demerit | | |
n. (communication) | 1. demerit | a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces.; "ten demerits and he loses his privileges" |
| ~ stigma, stain, brand, mark | a symbol of disgrace or infamy.; "And the Lord set a mark upon Cain" |
n. (attribute) | 2. demerit, fault | the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection.; "they discussed the merits and demerits of her novel"; "he knew his own faults much better than she did" |
| ~ worth | the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful. |
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