noun
demotion
Demotion (noun) means a move to a lower rank, position, or level. Example: “He took the demotion rather than lose his job entirely.”
noun
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- demotions
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Rhymes for demotion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “demotion” mean?
The word “demotion” means a move to a lower rank, position, or level. In plain terms, being moved down a rank or grade, the opposite of a promotion.
How do you use “demotion” in a sentence?
Here is “demotion” used in a sentence: “He took the demotion rather than lose his job entirely.”
What is the opposite of “demotion”?
The opposite of “demotion” — its antonyms — is promotion.
What part of speech is “demotion”?
“Demotion” is a noun.
