1. (n.) A mark for bad conduct\.

2. (n.) That which deserves blame; ill desert; a fault; a vice; misconduct; -- the opposite of merit.

3. (n.) The state of one who deserves ill.

4. (n.) To deserve; -- said in reference to both praise and blame.

5. (n.) To depreciate or cry down.

6. (v. i.) To deserve praise or blame.

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