English dictionary

demerit

/d/i/'m/E/r/I/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces

noun.communication

Examples
Ten demerits and he loses his privileges.

Source: WordNet 3.0
the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection

noun.attribute

Examples
They discussed the merits and demerits of her novel.

Synonyms fault

Antonyms merit virtue

Source: WordNet 3.0
That which one merits or deserves, either of good or ill; desert.

noun

Source: webster1913

To deserve; -- said in reference to both praise and blame.

verb

Source: webster1913
To deserve praise or blame.

verb

Source: webster1913