DISRATE Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

disrate

verb

(ˌ)dis-ˈrāt

Definition of disrate

as in to reduce

to bring to a lower grade or rank several noncommissioned officers had been disrated

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The South in particular faces higher rates of obesity and other health challenges that have further reduced the pool of eligible recruits and contributed to higher injury rates during basic training, according to service data.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
The historic supply shock has also been softened by other factors, including alternative export routes out of the Gulf, China reducing its oil imports, the United States increasing production and drawdowns from global oil stockpiles.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

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The lawsuit claimed that she was demoted to weekend desk shifts and, although she was told the assignment was temporary until a replacement was hired, no person was.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026
The individual responsible for the racist act was subsequently demoted and suspended for 48 hours without pay.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

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