English Synonym Finder

demote

Definitions

To lower the rank, status, or position of someone.

To relegate to a less important or lower-level category.

Examples

The manager decided to demote the employee due to his consistent failure to meet performance targets.

If you continue to miss deadlines, the company will have no choice but to demote you to a junior position.

Synonyms

relegate downgrade lower in rank reduce in status degrade bump down

Antonyms

promote advance elevate upgrade raise in rank exalt