demerits

plural of demerit

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Recent Examples of demerits Another restaurant was not closed but scored higher than 30 demerits. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demerits
Noun
  • Though the Red Sox did shoot themselves in the foot with base-running, fielding and bunting failures in Game 2, thus costing them their shot at reaching the ALDS, Game 3 was a bit more representative of the Red Sox and their weaknesses.
    Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The bottom line The Golden Knights have star power at the top of their roster and very few weaknesses throughout the rest of it.
    The Athletic NHL, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Here are five faults to avoid to keep your pet in everyone’s good graces.
    Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • These voltage changes are known as transient faults and are the difference in measured voltage between consecutive readings.
    Chiara Eisner, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Jews are immersed in the spirituality of the holiday and proclaim their faith in God to accept their repentance, forgive their sins and seal their fate for a year of life, health and happiness.
    Krys'tal Griffin, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Cats' sins against humanity have been well-documented, from Rebel Wilson unzipping her fur to cockroaches with human faces.
    Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Like countless generations before them, today’s young adults are subject to what feels like a constant barrage of headlines bemoaning their generational shortcomings.
    Abby Monteil, Them., 3 Oct. 2025
  • General manager Brian Cashman tepidly acknowledged the those shortcomings a few days later, but his actions spoke louder than words.
    Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Demerits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demerits. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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