Demerit and Default

Demerit

Demerit noun - A defect in character.

Default and demerit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Default" instead a noun "Demerit".

Default

Default noun - The nonperformance of an assigned or expected action.

Demerit and default are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Demerit" instead a noun "Default".

Nearby Words: defaulter, defaulting, defaulted
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