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demote

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of demote

to bring to a lower grade or rank

the court-martial's decision was to demote the officer responsible for the failed mission

Synonyms of demote

break, bust, degrade, disrate, downgrade, reduce

Words Related to demote

can, cashier, dismiss, downsize, fire, lay off, sack

abase, debase, demean, humble, humiliate, lower

Near Antonyms of demote

Antonyms of demote

advance, elevate, promote, raise

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