⚠️demerit

noun
/dɪˈmɛrɪt/

Meaning

A fault or disadvantage; a mark against a person for misconduct.
a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense

Example Sentences

He received a demerit for being late to class.

The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.

Example Expressions

demerit point

Synonyms

fault, drawback, shortcoming, flaw, penalty, disadvantage
Entry 1
fault, drawback, shortcoming, flaw, penalty
Entry 2
fault, flaw, disadvantage, penalty

Antonyms

merit, advantage, credit, benefit, reward
Entry 1
merit, advantage, credit
Entry 2
merit, advantage, benefit, reward

Collocations

receive a demerit, assign demerit, demerit point, demerit system, serious demerit, receive demerit
Entry 1
receive a demerit, assign demerit, demerit point, demerit system
Entry 2
serious demerit, receive demerit, demerit point

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