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Definition of Demote
1. Verb. Assign to a lower position; reduce in rank. "He was broken down to Sergeant"
Exact synonyms: Break, Bump, Kick Downstairs, Relegate
Generic synonyms: Assign, Delegate, Depute, Designate
Specialized synonyms: Sideline, Reduce
Also: Bump Off
Derivative terms: Demotion, Relegation
Antonyms: Promote
Generic synonyms: Assign, Delegate, Depute, Designate
Specialized synonyms: Sideline, Reduce
Also: Bump Off
Derivative terms: Demotion, Relegation
Antonyms: Promote
Definition of Demote
1. v. t. To reduce to a lower grade, as in school.
Definition of Demote
1. to lower in rank or grade [v -MOTED, -MOTING, -MOTES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Demote
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