noun
demotion
noun
1
A move to a lower rank, position, or level.
"He took the demotion rather than lose his job entirely."
"Poor performance reviews led to her demotion from team leader."
How to Use Demotion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing moved down a rank or grade, the opposite of a promotion.
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Common pairings
face demotion
demotion in rank
Word Forms
demotions plural
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