Synonyms of demoting

demoting

verb

present participle of demote

as in reducing

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

• reducing
• dismissing
• sacking
• degrading
• downgrading
• firing
• busting
• breaking
• downsizing
• disrating
• lowering
• debasing
• humiliating
• demeaning
• canning
• laying off
• cashiering
• abasing
• humbling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• promoting
• raising
• advancing
• elevating
• hiring

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of demoting

Perhaps as quick as demoting a first-time OC after four games? — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026

If the roster had remained unchanged before Judge’s return, the Yankees would have faced the possibility of demoting Jones or cutting a veteran such as Amed Rosario to make space. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

But some astronomers were in favor of demoting Pluto well before 2006, including astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026

Months after demoting six detectives and sergeants in a controversial investigation, the Prosper Police Department is reversing half of the punishments. — Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Put simply, Romo's contract would preclude most executives from demoting him from the Super Bowl with two years left on his current deal. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

San Francisco called up Carson Whisenhunt from Triple-A Sacramento Thursday morning, demoting beleaguered reliever Ryan Walker in a corresponding roster move. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Psychologists and economists have spent decades demoting gratification to a sin. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026

Biden opted to make South Carolina the Democrats’ first-in-the-nation primary state, advancing Nevada and Michigan in the schedule while dropping Iowa and demoting New Hampshire. — Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026