DEMERIT
Scrabble letter values: D2E1M3E1R1I1T1 = 10
Definition
- noun a mark against a person for misconduct or failure.
- noun the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection. — synonyms: fault
Examples
- “usually given in school or armed forces”
- “ten demerits and he loses his privileges”
- “they discussed the merits and demerits of her novel”