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demote Definition

☆ de·mote (dē mōt′, di-)

transitive verb demoted -·mot′ed, demoting -·mot′·ing

to reduce to a lower grade; lower in rank

Etymology: de- + (pro)mote

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demote Synonyms

demote

v.

downgrade, reduce, bust*; see decrease 2, dismiss 2, humble.

demote Usage Examples

Object

  • employe: But what if the employer has no action open to him but to dismiss or demote the employe?
  • woman: As a qualified and experienced advocate of the Irish law courts, she also resists the move to demote women to silent chattels.