Demerited is a verb that means to have lost or had a reduction in merit, worth, or value. Some antonyms for demerited include: merited, deserved, earned, gained, warranted, worthy, valuable, commendable, reputable, and distinguished. Merited refers to something that is deserved or earned, whereas deserving means being entitled to or worthy of something. Earned means to obtain something through effort, hard work, or achievement. Warranted refers to being justified, authorized, or legitimized. Valuable means having worth, usefulness, or importance. Commendable means deserving praise or recognition, reputable means being respected or having a good reputation, and distinguished means being excellent or outstanding.