DEMOTE Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

demote

verb

di-ˈmōt

as in to reduce

to bring to a lower grade or rank the court-martial's decision was to demote the officer responsible for the failed mission

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Recent Examples of demote In Monaco, Hulk finished 10th after the Great Reshuffle due to pit-lane-speeding penalties for other drivers, but was later demoted to 13th after being given a time penalty for causing a collision. —

Jerry Perez, The Drive, 11 June 2026 Paula Conaway alleged she was harassed and ultimately demoted from her position as deputy chief for insisting on accountability for officers under her command. —

Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026 Ron Burgundy, you’re demoted to weekends! —

Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026 Crowley said that she has been demoted several times after she was removed as chief. —

Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for demote

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The coronavirus vaccine reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events linked to covid-19 — strokes, heart attacks, and hospitalization from heart disease — by about 40 percent, according to a new study.

— Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
Fox would take on $8 million in debt to pay for the Roku acquisition, and the companies expect to reduce combined expenses by $400 million.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026