7 Verbs to Use for the Word demerit

" "As to that, sir," Darrin replied, "I long ago resolved not to take any chances whatever of breaking any disciplinary requirements that would bring me demerits.

They leave no room for amendment, and seem to have a brutal delight in confounding the demerits of offenders.

About this time, the king had also the address to obtain a dispensation for the marriage of his third son, Geoffrey, with the heiress of Britany; a concession which, considering Henry's demerits towards the church, gave great scandal both to Becket, and to his zealous patron, the King of France.

I once heard a Russian and an American discussing the comparative demerits of their respective lands, and I am bound to say that the former held his own very well.

"We of the football squad wish that we might be permitted to divide your demerits up among ourselves.

The cadet appears to be expected to improve in conduct as well as knowledge; for, according to the rules, after his first year is completed, the number expressing his absolute demerit is increased by one-sixth during the second year, by one-third during the third year, and by one-half during the fourth year.

It will be seen that, when he went to West Point, he never received a demerit.

7 Verbs to Use for the Word  demerit