Fault (7)
'fault' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for demerit that I've seen before include "Black mark" , "Conduct that deserves censure" , "Fault, defect" , "Something deserving censure" , "Feature deserving censure" .)
'fault' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for defect that I've seen before include "change allegiance" , "Failing - desert" , "Want or imperfection" , "Lack" , "Go over to the enemy - it's a flaw" .)
'fault' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for error that I've seen before include "Bloomer, blunder" , "Boo-boo" , "Way of operating" , "Faulty judgment" , "Gaffe" .)
'fault' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for flaw that I've seen before include "Mark, blemish" , "Error in theory or plan" , "weak spot" , "Defect, imperfection" , "Weakness" .)