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

• promoting
• raising
• advancing
• elevating
• hiring