as in to reduce
to bring to a lower grade or rank
several noncommissioned officers had been disrated
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Judge Kevin McDonough reduced Dennis' bond to $20,000.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025 -
The vertical design helps minimize the risk of injury from RSI and reduces muscle tension in the arm for more comfort throughout the working day.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Merrill was then demoted from co-anchor of the Weekday Morning Show to working weekend nights.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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In season eight, Scheana was suddenly demoted from full-time cast member to being paid a day rate with little explanation.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
28 July 2025
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“Disrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrate. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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