Synonyms for demerit
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.
Forms
- Plural
- demerits → faults, discredits…
Example sentences
- discredit Tom can't believe Mary is trying to discredit him.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| demerit | falling | |
| discredit | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- fault1
- 9 letters
- discredit3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (discredit3 = 3 syllables).