Demerit
Demerit noun - A defect in character.
Problem
Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Demerit and problem are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Demerit" instead a noun "Problem".
Nearby Words: problematic, problematical
Mutual synonyms
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Problem and Demerit. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/demerit/problem
Demerit & Problem. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/demerit/problem>.
Problem or Demerit. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/demerit/problem.
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