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demerit > 2 senses
NOUN1demeritA mark against a person for misconduct or failure
2demerit, faultThe quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection
demerit > pronunciation
Soundsdiymeh'raht
Rhymesabbot, abut, accredit, and 364 more rhymes in aht...
demerit > noun 1, communication
MeaningA mark against a person for misconduct or failure. Usually given in school or armed forces.
Examples"ten demerits and he loses his privileges"
Broadermark, stigma, brand, stain
demerit > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection.
Examples"they discussed the merits and demerits of her novel"
Synonymsfault
Contrarymerit, virtue
Broaderworth

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