verb
demote
Demote (verb) means to move someone down to a lower rank or position.
verb
1
To move someone down to a lower rank or position.
"James was demoted from branch manager to assistant manager due to his poor discipline."
2
To put someone or something into a lower group or position.
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What is the meaning of demote?
"demote" (verb) means to move someone down to a lower rank or position.
What is another word for demote?
Other words for "demote" include break, bump, relegate.
What is the opposite of demote?
The opposite of "demote" is promote.
What are the different meanings of demote?
"demote" has 2 main meanings: 1. To move someone down to a lower rank or position; 2. To put someone or something into a lower group or position.
