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demotion

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of demotion

the act or an instance of bringing to a lower grade or rank
  • anyone who objects will get a demotion
Synonyms of demotion

bump, reduction
Words Related to demotion

disrating, downgrade

dismissal, firing, layoff, sacking

abasement, debasement, humiliation

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