demerit

Noun
  1. A mark against a person for misconduct or failure;
    Usually given in school or armed forces (synset 106807837)
    "ten demerits and he loses his privileges"
    is a type of: brand, mark, stain, stigma - a symbol of disgrace or infamy
  2. The quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection (synset 105146359)
    "they discussed the merits and demerits of her novel"; "he knew his own faults much better than she did"
    is a type of: worth - the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful
    same as: fault

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