Synonyms of demotions

demotions

noun

plural of demotion

as in firings

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

anyone who objects will get a demotion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• firings
• reductions
• dismissals
• humiliations
• sackings
• bumps
• layoffs
• downgrades
• debasements
• abasements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of demotions

Rehabilitation assignments, promotions and demotions often become part of the development process, particularly for pitchers returning from major surgeries. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

The new competitive model emphasizes promotions and demotions, with a goal of winning over more fans. — Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 24 June 2026

City employees allegedly took demotions or resigned to avoid a toxic work environment. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026

The cautionary tales are bottomless, from Reading and Blackburn Rovers’ respective demotions in England two seasons ago to FC Girondins de Bordeaux and ASJ Soyaux in France, who this year were forced to collapse due to structural vulnerabilities. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 May 2026

Word of the demotions came early in the spring semester, but the cuts take effect on July 1. — Katie Servas, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026

But the plaintiffs’ concerns were ignored and, in 2019, the department retaliated by starting Internal Affairs investigations and imposing a series of negative work actions against the officers, including demotions, removals from specialized assignments and involuntary transfers, suit stated. — City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026

In Newark, 49 sergeants and 23 lieutenants who manage and supervise departments could face demotions if the results of their 2019 civil service exams are thrown out, according to the president of the city's Superior Officers' Association. — Christine Sloan, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025

An attorney for two other administrators who sued over their demotions said Monday that their lawsuit is still pending. — Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025