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Definition of Relegate
1. Verb. Refer to another person for decision or judgment. "She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues"
Exact synonyms: Pass On, Submit
Generic synonyms: Subject, Submit
Derivative terms: Relegating, Relegation
Generic synonyms: Subject, Submit
Derivative terms: Relegating, Relegation
2. Verb. Assign to a lower position; reduce in rank. "He was broken down to Sergeant"
Exact synonyms: Break, Bump, Demote, Kick Downstairs
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
3. Verb. Expel, as if by official decree. "He was banished from his own country"
Exact synonyms: Banish, Bar
Generic synonyms: Expel, Kick Out, Throw Out
Specialized synonyms: Spike
Derivative terms: Banishment, Relegation
Generic synonyms: Expel, Kick Out, Throw Out
Specialized synonyms: Spike
Derivative terms: Banishment, Relegation
4. Verb. Assign to a class or kind. "People argue about how to relegate certain mushrooms"
Exact synonyms: Classify
Generic synonyms: Assign, Attribute
Derivative terms: Class, Class, Class, Class, Classification, Classification, Classification, Classificatory, Classifier, Classifier, Relegation
Generic synonyms: Assign, Attribute
Derivative terms: Class, Class, Class, Class, Classification, Classification, Classification, Classificatory, Classifier, Classifier, Relegation
Definition of Relegate
1. v. t. To remove, usually to an inferior position; to consign; to transfer; specifically, to send into exile; to banish.
Definition of Relegate
1. to assign [v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES] - See also: assign
Lexicographical Neighbors of Relegate
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