demote | ||
1. | [ verb ] assign to a lower position; reduce in rank | |
Synonyms: | relegate kick_downstairs break bump | |
Examples: | "She was demoted because she always speaks up" "He was broken down to Sargeant" |
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Related terms: | promote delegate reduce murder relegation | |
Similar spelling: |
denote Demott Dente demode dent Dematteo |