Meaning & use
demoting
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Reducing someone to a lower rank, grade, or position.
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The coach is demoting two players to the reserve squad after their poor performance.
Demoting an employee without clear justification can lead to legal disputes.
A note on using this word
"Demote" is the direct opposite of "promote" and is used across sports, military, and workplace hierarchies.
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downgradingrelegating
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