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demerit
demerit
noun
Definition of DEMERIT
a defect in character <as a typist she has the advantage of speed but the demerit of inaccuracy>
Related Words blot, spot, stain; blemish, deficiency, flaw, imperfection, minus, nit; Achilles' heel, soft spot; corruption, depravity, evil, immorality, sinfulness, wickedness
Near Antonyms excellence, perfection; goodness, integrity, morality, probity, rectitude, righteousness
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