Synonyms of demotion

demotion

noun

as in firing

the act or an instance of bringing to a lower grade or rank

anyone who objects will get a demotion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• firing
• dismissal
• reduction
• humiliation
• sacking
• bump
• layoff
• downgrade
• debasement
• abasement
• disrating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of demotion

The demotion has raised questions in this city’s insular taco world — about not only what had gone wrong at El Califa, but also which Mexico, rich or poor, should control the narrative of the taco, that most egalitarian of foods. — Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026

Every offensive player must wear coordinator Davis Webb’s demotion. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026

Webb is keeping his title as offensive coordinator and continues his work during the week, but this is a demotion in job duties. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2026

However, Harvey said, such a demotion must be carefully implemented so as not to inadvertently punish Championship League teams investing the right way in the hopes of making the top flight. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Discharge, suspension, demotion, and reductions in pay or hours are among the actions that can fall within that framework. — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

McCoy’s lawsuit alleges that her demotion was in violation of Missouri’s whistleblower statute, which allows public employees to sue for unlawful retaliation after reporting violations of law. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

The outcome of the investigation, Balon said, resulted in the officer receiving a demotion in rank, an unpaid suspension, an indefinite suspension from the use of Flock and remedial ethics training. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Now, in 2026, some still can't get over Pluto's demotion to a dwarf planet. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026