Meaning Of Demerit

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.