μομφή — meaning in English

English meaning

• demerit noun A quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.
• rebuke noun A sharp expression of disapproval; a scolding.

Senses

μομφή is used for these senses in English:

• demerit A mark given for bad conduct to a person attending an educational institution or serving in the army.
• rebuke (of a person) A harsh criticism.

demerit — full definition

1. noun A quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.
2. noun A mark given for bad conduct to a person attending an educational institution or serving in the army.
3. noun That which one merits or deserves, either of good or ill; desert.

rebuke — full definition

1. noun A sharp expression of disapproval; a scolding.
2. verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for something they did wrong.

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