Definitions and Synonyms of demote | Another word for demote | What is demote?
Definition 1: assign to a lower position; reduce in rank - [verb of social]Samples where demote or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- She was demoted because she always speaks up
- He was broken down to Sergeant
Synonyms for demote in the sense of this definition
(demote is a kind of ...) give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
(... is a kind of demote ) remove from the center of activity or attention; place into an inferior position
"The outspoken cabinet member was sidelined by the President" (... is a kind of demote ) bring to humbler or weaker state or condition
"He reduced the population to slavery"
Samples where demote or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- She was demoted because she always speaks up
- He was broken down to Sergeant