Synonyms of demotes

demotes

verb

present tense third-person singular of demote

as in reduces

to bring to a lower grade or rank

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reduces
• dismisses
• degrades
• fires
• sacks
• downgrades
• busts
• humiliates
• breaks
• downsizes
• demeans
• lowers
• disrates
• debases
• humbles
• abases
• lays off
• cans
• cashiers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• promotes
• advances
• raises
• elevates
• hires