disrate

American

[dis-reyt] / dɪsˈreɪt /

verb (used with object)

disrated, disrating

to reduce to a lower rating or rank.

disrate British

/ dɪsˈreɪt /

verb

(tr) navy to punish (an officer) by lowering him in rank

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Etymology

Origin of disrate

First recorded in 1805–15; dis- ¹ + rate ¹

Example Sentences

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Must be minded, or it’s rank mutiny, and a disrate.

From Menhardoc by Staniland, C.J.

Owner can fire captain but only captain can fire or disrate ship's officers.

From Cappy Ricks Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)

In your cablegram received to-day, you take occasion to remind us that no manager or owner has authority to disrate a ship's officer.

From Cappy Ricks Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)

But I hope you'll take care of the rest of my crew, and not disrate them after I am dead in favour of new followers.

From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction by Mee, Arthur

“I appreciate your feeling, my lad,” he answered; “but even if he does return I won’t disrate you, and I will see how we can best manage to get you an outfit.”

From Won from the Waves by Greene, John B.

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