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demerit

The word “demerit” has 3 syllables: de-mer-it

It's pronounced as /dɪˈmer.ɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for demerit?

In the thesaurus, “demerit” has 32 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for demerit along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for demerit

Antonyms for demerit

Meanings of demerit

  • noun
    1. A quality of being inadequate; a fault; a disadvantage.
    2. A mark given for bad conduct to a person attending an educational institution or serving in the army.
    3. That which one merits or deserves, either of good or ill; desert.
  • verb
    1. To deserve.
    2. To depreciate or cry down.

Example Sentences

  • The student received a demerit for arriving late to class.
  • One major demerit of the plan is its high cost.
  • Employees may get a demerit for breaking company rules.
  • The coach gave the player a demerit for unsportsmanlike behavior.
  • A lack of preparation was considered a serious demerit during the evaluation.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to demerit, such as: bad mark, blemish, blot, corruption, deficiency, depravity, dereliction.

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