demote

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

Etymology

From de- (“down”) + promote (“advance in rank/status (ending abstracted)”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

bump, relegate, break, kick downstairs

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