Synonyms of merited

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adjective

as in deserved

being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong

the punishment, although harsh, was entirely merited

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deserved
• justified
• due
• warranted
• competent
• rightful
• suitable
• appropriate
• proper
• condign
• legal
• fair
• legitimate
• just
• right
• fitting
• meet
• requisite
• applicable
• strict
• apt
• lawful
• correct
• accurate
• equitable
• fit
• true
• stringent
• impartial
• uncompromising
• square
• rhadamanthine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unfair
• undue
• unwarranted
• unjust
• undeserved
• unjustified
• irrelevant
• improper
• unreasonable
• unmerited
• inappropriate
• incorrect
• partial
• unsuitable
• unjustifiable
• inapplicable
• incoherent
• unequal
• indefensible
• biased
• arbitrary
• inequitable
• unlawful
• irrelative
• inapt
• despotic
• illegitimate
• inapposite

merited

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verb

past tense of merit

as in earned

to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment)

that selfless act of heroism merited a public ceremony to honor the young swimmer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deserved
• earned
• entitled
• rated
• qualified