demoted; demoting
1
: to reduce to a lower grade or rank
demote a student
was demoted from major to captain
2
: to relegate to a less important position
a pitcher demoted to the bullpen
Examples of demote in a Sentence
Teachers can choose to demote a student to a lower grade.
The army major was demoted to captain.
Recent Examples on the Web
Julien flirted with the Mendoza Line before being demoted to the minors after 60 games.
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Stephen J. Nesbitt, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Cockfield confirmed a supervisor was suspended for 30 days and demoted.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
In response to his Facebook posts, Turner was placed on leave and later demoted.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
Although these three labels have been demoted, six other French Champagne makers retained their status: Bollinger, Laurent-Perrier, Louis Roederer, Pol Roger, Moët & Chandon, and Veuve Clicquot.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
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Stephen J. Nesbitt, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Cockfield confirmed a supervisor was suspended for 30 days and demoted.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
In response to his Facebook posts, Turner was placed on leave and later demoted.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
Although these three labels have been demoted, six other French Champagne makers retained their status: Bollinger, Laurent-Perrier, Louis Roederer, Pol Roger, Moët & Chandon, and Veuve Clicquot.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for demote
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“Demote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demote. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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