Demerit and Downgrade

Demerit noun - A defect in character.

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

Downgrade verb - To bring to a lower grade or rank.

Demerit and downgrade are semantically related in lower in opinion or rank topic. Sometimes you can use "Demerit" instead a verb "Downgrade".

Nearby Words: downgraded, downgrading