demote

[ dih-moht ]

verb (used with object)

, de·mot·ed, de·mot·ing.

1. to reduce to a lower grade, rank, class, or position ( promote ):

   They demoted the careless waiter to busboy.

demote

/ dɪˈməʊt /

verb

1. tr to lower in rank or position; relegate

Derived Forms

• deˈmotion, noun

Other Words From

• de·mo·tion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of demote¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; de- + (pro)mote

Word History and Origins

Origin of demote¹

C19: from de- + ( pro ) mote

Example Sentences

The report further argues that “Google has also actively demoted certain rivals through imposing algorithmic penalties.”

From Search Engine Land

According to Wikipedia “At age 21, she worked for the Social Security Administration office in Oklahoma, where she was demoted after becoming pregnant with her first child.”

From Washington Blade

Murphy fiercely denies those allegations, but shortly after the reports were published, he was demoted from his position and reassigned to an administrative support role.

From Vox

For example, Bing might demote name-calling and offensive statements.

From Search Engine Land

The Narendra Modi government also bifurcated the state and demoted it to two union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Leh.

From Quartz

Obama or Congress could demote or impeach Jaczko within the next year; either move would be highly unprecedented.

From The Daily Beast

Unless he has a good excuse I shall demote him, by making you first mate.

From Project Gutenberg

Billy Kasker wandered off for a few moments and I had to demote him.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bump
• dismiss
• relegate