demerit [demerits](mark for bad conduct) noun [UK: diː.ˈme.rɪt] [US: di.ˈme.rət]
sanction [sanctions](penalty or coercive measure) noun [UK: ˈsæŋk.ʃn̩] [US: ˈsæŋk.ʃn̩]The US is preparing new sanctions against Russia. = Los Estados Unidos están preparando nuevas sanciones contra Rusia.