(de-mer-it) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a mark made on a person's record because of some fault or failure.

Example Sentence

He received demerit points on his evaluation.

Synonyms

bad mark; loss of credit; loss of points

Antonyms

gain points

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Rhymes

  • beret
  • berrett
  • carat
  • ferret
  • garratt
  • garret
  • garrett
  • gerrit
  • jarrett
  • karat
  • karet
  • merit
  • parrot
  • parrott
  • sherrit
  • sherritt
  • zarett

  • demerit
  • inherit