DEMOTE Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

demote

verb

di-ˈmōt

as in to reduce

to bring to a lower grade or rank the court-martial's decision was to demote the officer responsible for the failed mission

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Recent Examples of demote Taverner’s in peak Mean Mommy mode, demoted to Second Desk but still covering up MI5 mistakes by sternly and efficiently topping the buffoonish new First Desk (James Callis) from the bottom. —

Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024 Jones was granted his release from the Giants late last week after being demoted from QB1 to fourth-stringer. —

Vincent Frank, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024 The decision came after Jones, who was officially benched this week and demoted to the fourth-string, came to see team officials and asked for the release, the team said Friday. —

Tim Perone, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024 Nebraska’s Matt Rhule demoted offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield and brought in Dana Holgorsen as his replacement last week. —

Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for demote