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

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

His workload and efficiency have been invaluable, and demoting seems unlikely. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 29 June 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

City Manager Maraskeshia Smith had previously suggested either cutting or demoting 37 current city employees. — Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026

As far as Williams, the Mets aren’t considering demoting him. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026

Chennai buckled down Kolkata to 36-2 in the power play despite Ajinkya Rahane demoting himself down the order after the skipper struggled to give his team strong starts. — ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026

Senior officials have discussed promoting Dhillon to one of the top department roles, while demoting Woodward, the sources added. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026