Meaning : A mark against a person for misconduct or failure. Usually given in school or armed forces.
Example :
Ten demerits and he loses his privileges.
Meaning : The quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection.
Example :
They discussed the merits and demerits of her novel.
He knew his own faults much better than she did.
Synonyms : fault
Translation in other languages :
ഗുണമെന്നു കരുതിയതു ചീത്ത ആയ അവസ്ഥ.
വ്യക്തികള് സദ്ഗുണശീലരാകണം.