Word Meaning

demerit definition and meaning

n. That which one merits or deserves, either of good or ill; desert.
n. That which deserves blame; ill desert; a fault; a vice; misconduct; -- the opposite of merit.
n. The state of one who deserves ill.
n. To deserve; -- said in reference to both praise and blame.
n. To depreciate or cry down.
v. i. To deserve praise or blame.

Crossword clues for demerit

- A defect
- Black mark became red item
- Fault
- Mark against one's record
- Mark for misconduct
- Misconduct mark